Upcoming Trilogy
Whoo, this trilogy is almost complete. I wanted to give you all an update! Levi and Jeremy’s epic story is coming soon in book 1 :)
Levi was taught how to disappear long before he learned how to survive.
Taken young and sold into a world that values obedience over mercy, he was broken down, reshaped, and trained into something dangerous and useful. Pain taught him discipline. Silence taught him control. By twenty-one, Levi has become exactly what the mafia needs him to be: invisible when necessary, lethal when ordered, and numb enough to endure it all. As Carlo’s most reliable soldier, Levi doesn’t ask questions. He follows orders. He keeps his past buried and his identity erased so thoroughly that even the system can’t find him. Feeling is a liability. Trust is a weakness. Survival is the only rule that matters.
Jeremy Smothers is new to the force and already making enemies for asking the wrong questions.
When a routine call puts him in the path of a man who doesn’t exist on paper but moves like he’s been trained for war, Jeremy should walk away. Instead, he can’t stop watching him. The more he digs, the more unsettling the truth becomes: a missing person report quietly closed, a life wiped clean, and a man who flinches not at guns… but at touch.
Levi doesn’t want saving. He doesn’t believe in it. But Jeremy sees past the silence, past the violence, to the man who was never given a choice. What begins as suspicion turns into fixation, then into something far more dangerous… connection.
As desire grows in the shadows between them, loyalty and law begin to blur. Loving Levi could destroy Jeremy’s career. Trusting Jeremy could get Levi killed. In a world built on control and blood, falling for the wrong man may be the most dangerous line either of them has ever crossed.
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Having followed the updates on 'The Lines We Cross' trilogy, I’m increasingly intrigued by the blend of dark sci-fi and emotional M/M romance it promises. The storyline revolves around Levi, a man shaped by a brutal upbringing within a mafia structure where survival demands silence and obedience, and Jeremy, a rookie cop whose pursuit of truth brings him dangerously close to a man erased from all records. This tension between control and vulnerability sets a gripping tone for the series. What stands out to me is the slow reveal of sci-fi elements, teased to come in later parts of the trilogy, which adds a layer of mystery to the deeply personal struggles and connections between characters. The idea of Levi being trained to be invisible—not just physically but socially and emotionally—is compelling, especially when contrasted with Jeremy’s determination to see beyond the surface. From what I’ve gathered, author C. D. Waring has crafted a narrative that not only explores the classic themes of love and trust but also questions identity and survival within oppressive systems. The inclusion of a missing person report and erased identities adds suspense typical of thriller genres, making it more than just a romance story. Personally, I find that stories blending genres like romance, thriller, and sci-fi tend to deliver fresh perspectives, especially when they focus on complex characters who face moral dilemmas and emotional challenges. The looming threat to Jeremy’s career and Levi’s life adds stakes that make the romance more compelling and fraught with risk. For readers who enjoy dark, emotional narratives with strong world-building and slow-burning relationships, following this trilogy’s progress is exciting. The author’s updates mentioning draft status and word counts demonstrate a thorough development process, which often translates into well-crafted storytelling. I’m particularly looking forward to seeing how the sci-fi elements integrate with the mafia thriller atmosphere, and how Levi and Jeremy’s relationship evolves amidst danger and secrecy. This trilogy promises a rich, multi-layered experience that will appeal to fans of mmromance and genre-bending fiction alike.
