Officer Lila Rivera thought she knew loss—until death came for her twice.
Born into a family of cops, Lila lived for the badge. Her instincts and cybercrime skills set her apart—until her obsession with Marcus Brinks cost her the badge…and her family.
Consumed by grief, vengeance becomes her master, driving her toward a darkness guaranteed to burn her out for good. A reckless night in a small-town dive bar throws her into the arms of Sam Wilder, an EMT fighting for his own second chance. But when her vendetta collides with his world, the Wilder family is thrust back into the crosshairs of an enemy they thought was long gone—and this time, the stakes are higher than ever.
Because Apex—the predator no one saw coming—is hunting them all.
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ASIN : B0FS2ZNQ1P AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
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LCCN : 2025722761
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ISBN-13 : 979-8993436203
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Publisher : Lone Spire Publishing
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Publication date : November 4, 2025
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Language : English
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Matchstrike landed on my doorstep today and I ended up devouring the entire thing in one sitting—I genuinely could not pull myself away. The pacing is lightning-fast in the best way, and every chapter left me needing to know what happened next. Lila Rivera’s story absolutely gutted me. Her grief, her anger, her trauma… it all felt so visceral.
A fierce, unapologetic story about what happens when a woman takes her pain and turns it into power. Lila’s journey—through loss, obsession, and rebirth—feels deeply familiar to anyone who’s ever had to rebuild themselves in a world that demands strength over softness.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from Matchstrike, but I couldn’t put it down once I started. It’s fast-paced, emotional, and surprisingly heartfelt. Lila is such a complex woman—strong yet broken, tough but still capable of love. Her story reminded me that even when life knocks us down, we can still find purpose and grace again.