Secrets don't stay concealed for long in the criminal underbelly. It's been going on for longer than it should, but Ruby Sheridan has a nighttime caller, and now, he's stalking her waking moments, too. Dex Raymond has never kept something for himself before, but as he watches the approaching danger draw ever nearer to the object of his obsession, he can't walk away. After all, Ruby doesn't even realise she's in the crosshairs. There are some truths that can't be shared, and some lies that can't remain hidden, especially when the truth begs to break free, but will they make it out alive if it does? And what will be left of their relationship at the end? Perilous Desire is a New Adult standalone story with mafia underworld ties and stalker themes. This story contains situations of a violent and sexual nature and is suitable for readers 18 years+.