{"product_id":"sworn-in-deceit-the-antihero-syndicate","title":"Sworn in Deceit (The Antihero Syndicate)","description":"He can destroy anyone—except the woman he’s sworn to deceive.\n\nElias Kent is Chicago’s most dangerous fixer—a man who plays chess with human lives and always wins. Beneath St. Michael’s Cathedral, in the catacombs hidden under the city, he lives for one thing: revenge against the secret criminal empire known as The Association.\n\nLana Anderson was supposed to be leverage—until the enemy closes in. Elias makes an impossible bargain: an arranged marriage that will shield her old-money family…and buy him access to the inner circle.\n\nLana thinks Elias is the villain who betrayed her world. She vows she’ll survive his cage long enough to destroy him.\n\nHe swears he hates her—until obsession becomes an insatiable hunger he refuses to feed. Instead, he watches her. Controls the rooms she enters. Keeps distance like it’s a weapon…because the moment he touches her, she becomes his weakness—and weakness can get them killed.\n\nThen Lana finds the clues he never meant her to see—and realizes the man she married is hiding more than secrets.\n\nWith danger closing in and the city igniting, Elias must choose: vengeance…or love.\n\nIn a city built on secrets, falling for your enemy is the deadliest vow of all.\n\nFor fans of Peaky Blinders grit, Phantom of the Opera obsession, and Ocean’s Eleven schemes—with angst, spice, and sharp twists.\n\nTropes in Sworn in Deceit:\nEnemies to Lovers • Arranged Marriage\/Marriage of Convenience • Forced Proximity • Grumpy Sunshine • “My Wife” • Obsessed Hero • Secret Society • Mafia\/Organized Crime • Morally Gray Billionaires • Found Family • Touch Her and Regret It • Secret Identities • Masked Men • Heist Crew Energy\n\nWELCOME TO THE ANTIHERO SYNDICATE\nSix men. One brotherhood. One vow: no mercy.\n\nEach book is a standalone dark romance with an HEA and an overarching war against The Association.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1969859016\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1969859016.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Lum, Victoria\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43558698418237,"sku":"BVV.1969859016.G","price":16.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1969859016-0.jpg?v=1788383242","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/sworn-in-deceit-the-antihero-syndicate","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}