Don’t Ask. Don’t Tell. Don’t Fall In Love.
Luis and Rafael are spies with a rivalry as old as their bond. Both have spent years competing to climb the ranks through sheer determination and a relentless drive to one-up each other at every turn. Beneath their playful jabs is a simmering undeniable attraction neither can ignore.
When Monica, a brilliant and equally closeted UN negotiator, steps into their world, everything changes. She’s everything they should want—ambitious, smart, and effortlessly captivating. As Luis and Rafael start working together to protect her, their rivalry begins to shift, uncovering deeper feelings that risk exposing their carefully guarded secrets.
Caught in a tangled web of desire and rivalry, Luis and Rafael must confront the lines between love, and loyalty. With every glance, every touch, the lines between them blur.
In this spy romance, loyalty, love, and truth are put to the ultimate test.

Trigger/Content Warnings: no warnings, but note that this is not a spicy romance

Kai Phoenix is the author This Means War that explores the tangled web of love, rivalry, and self-discovery. Inspired by spy thrillers and heartfelt romantic comedies, they craft stories brimming with beauty, danger, and unforgettable banter. With a knack for blending tension and desire, Kai delivers emotionally rich romances where laughter and longing collide in ways that leave readers swooning.