Roman
I built my career by being ruthless in the courtroom and meticulous in my strategies. I was a powerful and commanding attorney and never met a case I couldn’t win. My self-control is iron-clad, or it was until I met Morgan Ashley, a beautiful private investigator and gifted hacker with a past as secretive as her methods.
I couldn’t stop thinking about her after our one night together while on vacation. So, I tracked her down and flew her to Los Angeles to help with a high-profile case I was working on—a case where I needed new evidence to prove my client’s innocence.
But I got more than I bargained for when I fell for the woman who challenged me at every turn. I was treading in new territory and needed to be careful. Her expertise was as unmatched as her ability to keep people at arm’s length, and that’s exactly where she wanted to keep me. Now, I needed to prove to her that love wasn’t just another risk—it was the only fight worth winning.
Morgan
I learned early that the only person I could depend on was myself. My legendary hacker father raised and taught me everything about solving puzzles and exposing truths. After his untimely death, I turned those teachings into a career as a top private investigator and elite hacker. Secrets were my currency, and letting anyone get close to me was a risk I refused to take.
Being in control at all times had always been my number one survival rule until I met the ruggedly handsome, high-powered attorney Roman Hamilton. Not only was he sexy, but he also had a sharp mind and a reputation for winning at all costs. He was relentless in the courtroom, and even more so when it came to me with his dirty-talking ways and commanding presence in the bedroom. He started to chip away at the walls I’d spent years building, making me second guess my father’s last words: Never trust anyone.
Filled with tension, passion, and emotional depth, this story is about two brilliant minds finding strength in vulnerability and love in the most unexpected places.
Julian
I thrived on winning—both in the courtroom and in life. As a powerhouse attorney, I always played to win. With my flawless track record, razor-sharp mind, and reputation that preceded me, my brothers and I built an empire on control and precision.
Relationships didn’t fit into my carefully ordered world—compliments of a woman I once loved. There wasn’t one person who could break through my carefully constructed walls until I met Laurel Evans, a beautiful and brilliant attorney with a brilliant mind.
The problem? She was everything I didn’t want in my life—a single mom to three young daughters and a knack for turning my perfectly calculated life upside down.
My past had taught me that attachments only led to pain, and that was a pain I wasn’t willing to experience again. I stood on the battlefield, drawn to her warmth and chaotic home life. The more we worked together, the closer we grew. She and her daughters slowly chipped away at the wall I’d built over the years, and I had a decision to make.
Was I willing to take a chance on the one thing I always avoided?
Laurel
At thirty-one, I was the devoted mother of three beautiful little girls—my entire world and everything I would fight to protect. Since my husband’s life was tragically cut short in a kayaking accident, I navigated the challenge of raising them alone with the support of my parents. Starting over, I moved to Los Angeles and took a position at The Hamilton Group, a prestigious law firm known for its dominance and prestige.
That’s where I met Julian Hamilton—ruggedly handsome, confident, and impossible to ignore. He was arrogant, self-assured, and far too charming for his own good. His cocky smile and overconfidence had the power to make my heart race and my walls crumble.
Crossing professional lines was supposed to be out of the question, yet one drunken night changed everything—blurring boundaries and throwing my life into unimaginable chaos.
I never wanted to risk my girls' stability or happiness. I swore that night would be the end of it, but I couldn’t resist him. There was something about Julian—something I couldn’t explain—that had me caught in his pull. It wasn’t just me. My daughters were also under his influence, whether we liked it or not.
When a shocking truth is revealed, my past and present collide, and I must confront the betrayal that shattered our lives I’d fought so hard to protect.
Twisting, emotional, and steamy, Cause and Effect is a gripping legal romance about betrayal, resilience, and the courage to love again.
