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*The limited deluxe edition comes with designed edges* From USA Today Bestselling author KM Moronova comes a brand-new compelling and addictive dark romance in her Dark Forces world. Dark. Deadly. Irresistible. Cameron Mortem has a problem--he can't stop killing his partners. Officially labeled clinically insane, he's also one of the most lethal assets in the Dark Forces, a brutal underground military operation built on obedience, survival, and silence. But an experimental drug has fractured his control, making him a liability whenever someone else is on the field. As punishment, he's thrown back into the Under Trials--a merciless boot camp designed to break the weak and sharpen the ruthless. His one directive? Don't kill the new girl. Emery Maves narrowly escapes a death sentence after her own brutal crimes, only to find herself forced into the same violent world. Assigned to Cameron, she's expected to survive the Trials and her partner's unstable nature. But Emery quickly realizes there's more to Cameron than bloodlust and body counts. Beneath the madness lies a terrifying allure--and a strange, dangerous tenderness. As the Trials push them to their limits, Emery must navigate the brutal demands of the Dark Forces while resisting the pull of a man who could just as easily kill her as protect her. And Cameron must fight the one urge he's never been able to overcome. Their bond is intoxicating, chaotic, and born of violence. And if it doesn't destroy them both, it might just save them. Praise for KM Moronova's previous Dark Forces novel, Leave Me Behind: "Brutal, emotional, and unforgettable--KM Moronova pulls no punches." "A dark, aching romance that left me breathless and begging for more." "Every chapter was a punch to the gut--in the best way." "Raw, haunting, and utterly unique. I still can't stop thinking about it." "KM Moronova delivers flawed, vicious characters you can't help but fall for."
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Your Knife, My Heart (Deluxe Edition): content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark romance features extreme violence including serial killing, experimental drug use causing mental instability, brutal military training, and graphic combat. Contains mature sexual content and intense psychological themes involving unstable characters.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, steamy sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include torture, graphic violence, murder, captivity, and dubious consent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who love morally complex, dangerous heroes and intense dark romance will be captivated by this brutal survival story.