Publisher's Synopsis
In the heart of Boston, where secrets lurk beneath the opulent facade of high society, Detective Lance Fortunato finds himself plunged into a chilling murder mystery that interweaves art, passion, and peril. When renowned art collector Charles Whitaker is found dead in his palatial Beacon Hill estate, a series of cryptic symbols and dark rituals begins to unravel-a tangled web of intrigue tied to the clandestine society known as Lux Noctis.
Teaming up with the striking and enigmatic art historian Julien Moreau, whose expertise in Renaissance symbolism unveils hidden truths, Fortunato is pulled into a deadly game of deception. As their investigation unfolds, the chemistry between them ignites beyond the professional, forcing them to navigate their growing attraction amid mounting danger.
With the city's elite hiding ominous ties to Whitaker's death, they delve deeper than they ever expected. Each chilling revelation draws them closer to unmasking a secret world steeped in occult practices and dark desires-a place where those who seek the truth risk losing everything, including their lives.
As Fortunato and Julien confront the enigmatic Vivienne Hartley, Whitaker's widow, and untangle the sinister motives of Lux Noctis, they discover that uncovering the truth comes at a steep price. And when their investigation leads to a catastrophic encounter at a hidden ritual in an abandoned cathedral, the line between ally and enemy blurs dangerously.
Will their bond withstand the shadows of betrayal and the threat of the powerful elite? Or will desire turn into an inescapable vulnerability that could cost them everything?
Gay Secrets in the Shadows is a gripping tale that blends mystery, suspense, and sizzling romance, inviting readers to explore the complexities of trust, love, and the pursuit of justice in a world shrouded in darkness. Join Fortunato and Julien as they embark on a thrilling journey that tests their limits, revealing deep truths that could change their lives forever.
