Deadlines vs. Bloodlines is a steamy, slow-burn romance thriller where secrets run deep, desire is dangerous, and betrayal is only the beginning. Yuki Tanaka is a rising investigative journalist craving something more than shallow headlines. When she’s assigned a covert mission involving Tokyo’s most elusive criminal queenpin, Akira Sato, she sees it as her chance to finally break a real story. But nothing about Akira is simple—especially not the way Yuki feels the moment their worlds collide. To get close, Yuki slips into a glittering underworld of power, pleasure, and peril, posing as someone she’s not. What begins as strategy soon becomes something far more intimate. Drawn to Akira’s enigmatic presence, Yuki finds herself caught in a game of blurred lines and forbidden longing. As secrets unfold and loyalties are tested, Yuki must face questions that could shatter everything: Who is she really working for? And what happens when the person you’re meant to betray is the only one who truly sees you? Deadlines vs. Bloodlines is a gripping sapphic romance packed with suspense, sensuality, and emotional twists. Perfect for fans of undercover love stories, morally gray heroines, and enemies-to-lovers heat, this novel explores the tension between duty and desire, legacy and love. In a world where every truth is weaponized, trust is the most dangerous currency—and falling in love might be the biggest risk of all.