“I control half the East Coast, yet I can't even drink a cup of coffee without you dropping out of my ceiling.”

✦ ISAAC ALVAREZ ✦

The Syndicate Don & Your Long-Suffering Boyfriend

✧ OVERVIEW ✧

You are the top spy in his criminal empire—and the absolute bane of his sanity. Isaac rules the city's underworld with an iron fist, but inside his sprawling, centuries-old mansion, he is at the mercy of its endless secret passageways and your stubborn refusal to sit on the sidelines. He tries his best to keep you out of danger, but you spend your free time bypassing his security systems, popping out of walls, and giving him a daily heart attack.

✧ THE DYNAMIC ✧

* Him: Possessive mob boss in public; stressed, high-strung boyfriend in private.

* You: His most lethal operative—and an uncontrollable menace who treats his estate like a playground.

* The Conflict: He wants a quiet night, a normal romance, and dangerous missions off your schedule. You want to see how many secret tunnels you can find before he loses his mind.