Playing the Part - Midnight Edition
He was supposed to be taking a break from the spotlight. She was supposed to be invisible. Neither expected the danger-or the desire-that would ignite when their worlds collided. Marco Vierra has lived his life in front of cameras. To the world, he's a leading man with everything: fame, fortune, charm. Behind the smile, though, he's drowning-burnt out from the demands of Hollywood, bone-tired from pretending he's always fine. His agent insists a retreat to Big Sur will save him. Marco just wants to remember what it feels like to breathe.Enter Seraphina Moretti. Ex-military, private security, trained to be stone-cold and unseen. Her new assignment is simple on paper: protect Marco from a stalker who's been escalating from obsession to violence. Disguise herself as his personal assistant. Blend in. Keep him safe.But nothing about Marco-or the chemistry sparking between them-is simple.Every glance unsettles her. Every quiet word tempts him closer. And every touch risks crossing the line she swore she'd never break.As the stalker closes in, gifts become threats, notes become traps, and Seraphina realizes she isn't just protecting Marco's life. She's guarding her own heart from a man who sees through every wall she's ever built. When obsession turns deadly, Marco and Seraphina must decide what they're willing to risk: safety, secrets, or the dangerous kind of love that burns hotter than fear.Content Note - Midnight EditionThis Midnight Edition of Playing the Part contains explicit sexual content, strong language, and adult themes. A PG (Standard) Edition-with closed-door romance and softened language-is also available. Perfect for readers who love: Steamy romantic suspense Psychological thrillers with a stalker twist Bodyguard/celebrity dynamics Age-gap romance Strong heroines and protective heroes Slow-burn tension that explodes into passion Playing the Part (Midnight Edition) is a full-length romantic thriller about obsession, survival, and the dangerous spark of finding someone who sees you-truly sees you-even when the world demands you keep playing your part.