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Between Good & Evil. Between Love & Betrayal

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Pub Date Jan 05 2026 | Archive Date Apr 15 2026


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Description

A Rom-Com Mystery/Suspense novel.

Nova Riley is an undercover CIA agent under international investigation for an assignment that went terribly wrong. While she awaits trial, and her fate as an agent, she’s given a new case: to find the evidence to put a murderer behind bars. It's an easy arrest on paper, but Nova quickly learns that not everything is as it seems. 

Her new target, Owen Mills, is the billionaire CEO of Regenerative Industries. He is also accused of murdering the three CEOs of the companies he recently acquired. But as Nova digs deeper into Owen’s life, she quickly uncovers the evil lurking beneath the surface of the murdered CEOs and their businesses. To further complicate matters, she discovers Owen’s been using all the extra money from the acquisitions to secretly fund community projects in low-income areas, and only cares about the fate of those communities. His fate be damned. 

As their lives become intertwined and more information is revealed, Nova must choose between saving her career or saving the billionaire CEO she’s quickly falling for. The line between right and wrong, hero and villain, and love and betrayal is blurred in this romantic, suspenseful mystery that will have you on the edge of your seat. 


A Rom-Com Mystery/Suspense novel.

Nova Riley is an undercover CIA agent under international investigation for an assignment that went terribly wrong. While she awaits trial, and her fate as an agent...


Advance Praise

"Wow what an amazing read. I loved this book so much. I was captivated from the start. The characters were so intriguing with their double identies. All having motives more than whats it seems. And the cliffhanger was chefs Kiss."- GR reviewer

"Wow what an amazing read. I loved this book so much. I was captivated from the start. The characters were so intriguing with their double identies. All having motives more than whats it seems. And...


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ISBN 9798991562133
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PAGES 305

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Blurred is a fast-paced, easy read that kept me hooked—I ended up finishing it in one sitting.

It grabbed my attention right from the start. While I could sense some of the plot twists coming and even predicted a few, it didn’t take away from my enjoyment at all.

I loved the dynamic between the two main characters, and the banter and loyalty within the found family were definite highlights.

That cliffhanger left me wanting more—I can’t wait to see what happens next

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Blurred pulled me in right away with its mix of suspense, secrets, and forbidden tension. I loved the way it kept me questioning who to trust and what was really right or wrong. The chemistry, the danger, and the emotional twists made it hard to put down.
It’s one of those stories that keeps you guessing until the very end full of intensity, moral gray areas, and just the right touch of romance.

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This was a phenomenal tension filled read, totally outside my typical read, but I am so happy to have grabbed it! Nova Riley is an inspirational woman and my role model. I want to be her. She is strong, driven, quick-witted and in a position of power. Get it girl! I love this secret agent, undercover, workplace romance thing going on. The power plays within this story made my head spin in such a good way! My favorite line “Don’t make her leave on my account. I can grab a coffee and some breakfast. Maybe take a long walk, looong walk. Or perhaps you only need me to take a short walk?” Oh, this banter is something! This book was easy to follow, the characters were distinct and memorable and the imagery was perfect. And I found my new micro-trope obsession, her protecting him… literally. I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be recommending it to others!

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Blurred by Brilynn O'Neal is a phenomenal romantic suspense novel that I absolutely could not put down! I was hooked from the first page by the intriguing premise: Nova Riley, a CIA agent under investigation, goes undercover as the assistant to a billionaire CEO, Owen Mills, who she's supposed to be investigating for murder.

The dynamic between Nova and Owen is electric. The banter is fantastic, and the slow-burn, forbidden romance had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I loved the moral ambiguity of the story—is Owen a ruthless murderer, or a Robin Hood-style vigilante? The line between hero and villain is genuinely "blurred," making the mystery incredibly engaging. Every time I thought I had the twists figured out, I was proven wrong.

O'Neal masterfully combines suspense, mystery, and a spicy romance into a fast-paced, addictive read. The ending is perfect and will leave readers desperate for the next book in the series. If you enjoy forbidden romance, secret identities, and a gripping plot, you need to read this!

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