Sadistic King By Aria Cole May 2026

The story follows an on a "last chance" assignment. Her career is on the line, and her mission is clear: go undercover, gather evidence against a man described as one of the most dangerous individuals alive, and take him down.

However, the "monster" she expected isn't the man she finds. When she meets , he isn't the villain of her boss’s stories; instead, he emerges from the shadows as her savior. As she spends more time with him, she begins to see a man doing his best for his family and community, leading her to question who the true "bad guys" really are. The Hero: Apollo Volos Sadistic King by Aria Cole

If you are a fan of high-stakes tension, morally gray heroes, and the "undercover agent" trope, then by Aria Cole (co-written with River West) needs to be on your radar. This dark contemporary romance—the second installment in the Savage Saints series—delivers a quick, intense read that blurs the lines between duty and desire. The Plot: A Mission Gone Rogue The story follows an on a "last chance" assignment

The natural friction between an undercover agent and her target creates palpable tension. When she meets , he isn't the villain

Apollo is the quintessential dark romance lead. He is described as: