Foster is a hitman tasked with killing Sage, but after a chance encounter leaves Sage bleeding in an alley, Foster chooses to nurse his target back to health instead.

It features intense, sometimes dangerous, physical confrontations and "hardcore" kinky scenes, making it a darker romance.

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Despite the dark themes, the story is praised for its emotional intensity and character-driven narrative.

Kate Hawthorne is known for her ability to write unique and thrilling kinky scenarios within her relationships. If you'd like, I can: Find links to the free prequel , Dual Hostilities .

Dual Destruction by Kate Hawthorne is a high-stakes, dark enemies-to-lovers romance. It's the first book in the Duality series and is known for its intense, suspenseful plot where two characters are able to kill each other but choose not to.

The tension between the characters stems from them both being highly capable, dangerous individuals.