Ace & Ember: A Novel (The Mavericks, 2)

A forbidden desire. A game of cat and mouse. A love that could ruin everything. Hold on tight for the wild ride that is the next installment in Kate Crew’s extra spicy Mavericks series!

Evie Emberson is trouble. Smart-mouthed, fearless, and relentless—especially when she’s looking for answers. She’s a hacker with a past that just won’t stay buried, so laying low isn’t exactly her strong suit. Especially when he’s around.

Aiden “Ace” Hayes is her brother’s best friend—brooding, loyal, and a walking contradiction. He spends half his time at the motorcycle garage and half deep in Valeport’s underground, and he lives by a code. Rule number one? Don’t touch Evie.

But she’s not a kid anymore. She’s fire and chaos and everything he shouldn’t want. He knows getting involved would blow up the only family he’s ever had—but walking away is getting harder every damn day.

What starts as snark and stolen glances spirals into something darker, hotter, and way past the point of no return. And the more they try to hide it, the more it threatens to consume them.

Now, with enemies circling and Evie’s secrets putting a target on her back, Aiden will do whatever it takes to protect her—even if it means betraying the brother who made him family.

Loyalties will be tested. Rules will be broken.

And hearts? They’re about to burn.

TROPES

· Brother’s Best Friend

· Enemies to Lovers

· Forbidden Love

· Morally Grey MMC

· Extra Spice

Kate Crew is an author of dark, humor-filled romances known for their tension, suspense, and unforgettable characters. She lives in the mountains with her husband and their two dogs, drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature and her love of fast cars and motorcycles. When she’s not writing, she’s out on the road, buried in a good book at a coffee shop, or wandering through antique stores and bookstores for far too long. A fan of all things gothic and a little rebellious, she brings that same passion and intensity to every story she writes.

"In the sequel to Rook & Rebel, Crew delivers a deliciously sexy and adventurous biker romance, perfect for fans of Allie Oleander and Navessa Allen." - Starred Library Journal Review