Case Against Desire

Case Against Desireby Joanne StarrIn the cutthroat courtrooms of New York City, Avery Kane and Lena Morales are legendary rivals. Avery is the relentless prosecutor who never backs down. Lena is the brilliant public defender known for dismantling even the strongest cases. For years their courtroom battles have been fierce, personal, and impossible to ignore. When they find themselves facing each other in the biggest trial New York has seen in decades, the pressure ignites something neither of them expected.
Late nights preparing arguments blur the line between rivalry and attraction. Sharp words turn into lingering glances. Tension builds until the line between hatred and desire begins to disappear. What starts as fierce competition slowly transforms into something deeper. As Avery and Lena confront the feelings they tried to deny, they discover that the passion between them may be stronger than any courtroom victory.
When Maya, their perceptive and loyal assistant, becomes part of their complicated world, the three women must decide what they are willing to risk for ambition, loyalty, and love. From intense courtroom clashes to private moments that change everything, Case Against Desire is a bold enemies-to-lovers romance about ambition, power, and the unexpected connections that can grow in the most unlikely places.