Nothing could stop River from safeguarding the woman he loved, especially after witnessing her being shot right before his eyes by the very man he despised more than he despised himself. But confining Harper in a gilded cage, trapping her with his overprotective instincts, wasn't the solution. Nor was pushing her away under the crushing weight of his guilt. As he felt Harper slipping through his fingers, what was meant to be a joyful, carefree day with her friends turned into the gravest mistake he had ever made. Learning that the Cosa Nostra was behind her kidnapping could cost him to lose her forever. Award-winning author A.L. Long creates a captivating story of the power of love and determination that will have you on the edge of your seat until the last page. Desire in the Dark is the final installment of the Sinful Temptation series. This book contains This book is a dark romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading. It may cause trigger reactions and is only intended for adults.