When the woman he loves is taken, Forest “Trees” Scott abandons a mission to save her from the enemy. Fearing the worst, he moves heaven and earth to find her—until he realizes Laila Torres left him of her own free will for the man who used her for six years. He’s stunned and wrecked. She played him—and he fell for it. One thing he’s not doing? Giving up. He’ll find her and he’ll make her pay…in his bed.

Laila is devastated by her tormentor’s return, but when he threatens the bodyguard she’s so foolishly fallen for, she risks everything—including her life—to protect Trees. As a mere pawn in a deadly game played by factions of a cartel, she and Trees have no future unless she can somehow destroy them. But she doesn’t count on Trees hunting her down, stripping her soul bare, and insisting in the sexiest way possible that she belongs to him and always will.

But danger awaits around every corner, and secrets abound. As Trees and Laila fight for their future, their enemies close in. Will they let go of their hurts and trust in their love before it’s too late?

*This book contains a strong alpha hero, explicit sexual content, kidnapping, forced seduction, assault, violence, danger, profanity, and dark themes. No cheating. If you’re looking for a sweet read or a traditionally loveable hero, this is not the book for you.*

Wicked and Forever (the conclusion of Trees & Laila’s story) is part of the Wicked Lovers: Soldiers for Hire romantic suspense series. Stories in this series are told in a duet of two full-length novels that conclude in a happily ever after. Each duet can be read as a standalone. Enjoy!

What’s Included?

• Abduction
• Age-gap
• BDSM
• Bodyguard
• Danger
• Forbidden/Secret Love
• Forced Proximity
• Insta-love
• Pretend Relationship
• Military/Former Military
• Secret Past
• Security Team