Description
Emma St. James thought the worst was over after surviving a plot that almost killed her family and avoiding death twice. Emma and her covert ops guardian-turned-lover, Jasper Tate, have constructed a safe haven on the rough California coast. It’s a secret facility where Emma uses her art to deal with her trauma and Jasper trains the elite security force he started to defend the innocent. But serenity is a weak illusion. Ana Huang destroys their safe place in Twisted Hate when an unseen enemy starts a personal, violent vendetta that could bring them both down.
It starts with one brutal attack: Emma barely makes it through a late-night break-in that leaves her loft a mess and her most recent canvas, the one she put her heart and soul into, shredded beyond recognition. A warning written in her own blood on the wall says, “Your love will be your undoing.” Emma has dreams about a truth she can’t name yet, so she goes to Jasper. His placid demeanor breaks the instant he sees the message. It becomes terrifyingly clear: Jasper’s past, which was once hidden by the secret world of black-ops, has come back, and this time the threat is focused on Emma.
Jasper remembers every secret mission and treachery he went through in order to get a lead that would help him protect her. But the more they dig, the more dangerous the area gets. Their inquiry reveals a hidden network of ex-allies who have become enemies, data brokers who sell classified information, and a person whose only goal is to spread hate. They are betrayed over and over again: close friends who sold them out, a mole in Jasper’s own security firm, and a plot that goes all the way back to the syndicate they helped take down in Twisted Lies.
Emma and Jasper have to face their biggest fears as the number of dead bodies climbs and the killers get closer. Emma understands that her work isn’t just a way to let off steam; it’s also a weapon with concealed clues that could lead to the mastermind. Every picture Emma does is both a plea for aid and a trap for the hunter who is nearby. Jasper, on the other hand, has to face the truth: the cruel skills that keep them alive could also make him into the monster he fights.
As the stress rises, their love burns brighter than ever. They have stolen moments in empty warehouses, where headlamps and shadows kiss them. Jasper’s intense love and Emma’s unbreakable courage bring them together. But love doesn’t guarantee that you’ll live. Every hug may lead to her betraying him again, and every confession could destroy Jasper’s heart even more.
Emma and Jasper face the person who has been torturing them: a former brother-in-arms whose sadness and hatred have turned into a sick need for revenge. This happens on a rain-soaked rooftop at midnight, which makes for an exciting climax. They have to choose between giving in to hate and violence or rising above it to create a new legacy of justice as the city lights flicker below and gunshots echoes.
About the Author
Twisted Hate is Ana Huang’s most visceral thriller yet. Her signature blend of heart‑stopping suspense, raw emotional stakes, and searing romance delivers a finale that will leave readers breathless. Emma and Jasper’s journey proves that while hate may ignite the darkest infernos, only love and the willingness to forgive can finally extinguish them.
Product Details
- Title: Twisted Hate
- Author: Ana Huang
- ISBN-13: 9781735056657
- Publisher: Lake Union Publishing (BookBaby imprint)
- Published: August 20, 2025
- Pages: 360
- Binding: Paperpack
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