Special Investigations Group

Witness. Protective Agent. Falling for the One Guarding Her.

If he can’t stop the killer, trusting him will be the last thing she ever does.

Natalie Jones survived a predator no one else could catch. The price was everything—her confidence, her independence, and her sight, which is slowly failing her. Once a fearless photojournalist, she now lives in isolation, trapped by fear and shadows she can no longer trust.

Special Agent Liam “Mac” McKenzie carries scars of his own. He’s learned the hard way that getting close only makes the damage worse. But when a serial killer resurfaces, Mac needs Natalie’s help.

Walking away isn’t an option.

As they work together, a fragile alliance forms, charged with unspoken desire and growing trust. Through a soft-focus lens, Natalie dares to imagine a future with Mac beyond the investigation.

As their feelings grow and the killer closes in, Mac makes it clear: he’s eliminating the threat to Natalie and he’s keeping her close. In his arms. In his heart.  

Forever.

A suspense-driven romantic thriller about survival, vulnerability, and finding love when danger is closer than it appears.

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About the Shades of Love Series

In Shades of Love, the Special Investigations Group exists to stop killers no one else can catch. Each case drags its detectives into a world of obsession, danger, and desire—where survival isn’t guaranteed, but love might be.

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⭐ What readers are saying

“If you’re looking for a hot, sexy, emotional read, Virna DePaul delivers!”

“This is an author whose work continues to delight.”

“…intense, intricate, and insomnia-inducing.”

“Steamy, heart-warming, and action-packed!”

“The twists and turns of the fast-paced plot are delightful.” 

--Publisher’s Weekly (Starred Review)

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📚 Shades of Love Series

Each book can be read as a standalone, but the series is best enjoyed in order.

·      Shades of Desire

·      Shades of Temptation

·      Shades of Passion