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Behind the Badge Book 3

-Tattered Justice-

She exposed corruption. Now she’s paying the price.


Sera walked into law enforcement with grit, ambition, and a fierce desire for justice. But exposing crooked cops made her a target—-and destroyed her career. Desperate for a fresh start, she sets her sights higher, trading traffic stops for statewide investigations.


A night of drinking and a chance encounter with a stranger threatens to unravel everything she’s fighting to rebuild. Travis is magnetic, dangerous, unforgettable—-and steering her future in ways she never could have predicted. Their passion burns hot, but falling for him could cost her the second chance she’s fought so hard to claim.


When Sera’s best friend is murdered, the case unravels into a twisted web of lies, obsession, and betrayal. The deeper she digs, the more dangerous it becomes-—because the killer isn’t hiding in the shadows. He’s wearing a badge. And one wrong move will leave Sera framed for the very crime she’s desperate to solve.


Love made her vulnerable. Justice will demand her strength.
And the truth will ignite a chain of events that changes everything.

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Trigger Warning

This book contains adult themes that may not be suitable for all readers.  

  • Physical assault or abuse
  • Torture or coercion
  • Kidnapping or captivity
  • Weapons violence (guns, knives, etc.)
  • Graphic injury or blood
  • Death or murder
  • Suicide mention or implication
  • Self-harm mention or implication
  • Sexual assault or attempted assault
  • Coercive sexual dynamics
  • Toxic or manipulative relationships
  • Power imbalance in romantic or intimate settings
  • Explicit sexual content
  • Sexual trauma aftermath or healing themes
  • PTSD, anxiety, or panic attacks
  • Gaslighting or psychological manipulation
  • Depictions of trauma recovery
  • Nightmares, flashbacks, or dissociation
  • Drug or alcohol abuse
  • Forced medication or sedation
  • Corruption or abuse of authority
  • Moral ambiguity or betrayal by trusted figures
  • Death of a loved one
  • Grief and survivor loss
  • Pregnancy


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