Backlash

After a team member's murder and an internal CIA investigation, Layla Karam seeks help from her ex-boyfriend, private investigator Hunter McCoy, to uncover the truth and protect herself from danger. Backlash explores trust and survival amidst threats.

In Backlash, CIA analyst Layla Karam finds herself in a precarious situation after a team member is murdered during a high-stakes DEA operation against a dangerous cartel. Despite her reluctance to be a field agent, the CIA's demands thrust her into a role that puts her life at risk. As the investigation unfolds, Layla becomes the target of an internal inquiry, leaving her scrambling to protect herself and her career.

Desperate for assistance, Layla turns to her ex-boyfriend, private investigator Hunter McCoy. Their history is complicated, as he is the man who once broke her heart, but the urgency of the situation forces her to set aside past grievances. Together, they delve into the investigation, uncovering a mole within the DEA who has compromised their team’s safety by leaking their identities to the cartel. With danger lurking at every corner, Layla must navigate the treacherous landscape of betrayal and deception.

As Layla and Hunter work to clear her name and safeguard their teammates, the stakes continue to rise. Trust becomes a fragile commodity, and Layla must rely on Hunter while grappling with her feelings for him. Backlash is a gripping tale of suspense, loyalty, and the fight for survival, where the past and present collide, and the characters must confront their deepest fears to emerge unscathed.