Under Crowe’s Shadow: 31 Days of Trick or Treat 2026: Biker & Mobster
About
He’s spent years keeping his distance. She’s the one woman he can’t stay away from.
James “Crowe” Maddox has known Mara for years.
She’s a brother’s daughter, she’s ten years younger, and completely off-limits. At least, that’s what he’s always told himself.
But six months after her father’s death, Crowe is around more than ever, checking the locks on her candle shop, making sure she gets home safe, and finding excuses to stay long after he should leave.
Looking out for her was supposed to be about the club. It stopped being that a long time ago.
Mara has spent years pretending she doesn’t notice Crowe. Now he’s making that impossible.
He’s older, dangerous, and woven into the Fury Vipers world she grew up in. He’s also the man who keeps showing up when she needs someone most.
The attraction between them has always been there.
Now neither of them is pretending otherwise, but someone else has noticed too.
Sadie is everywhere; watching, waiting, and convincing herself Crowe belongs to her.
And when jealousy turns into something far more dangerous, Mara becomes the one thing standing in her way.
As Sadie’s obsession spirals out of control, Crowe is done keeping his distance.
He waited years to touch Mara. He won’t let anyone take her from him now.
Tropes:
Age Gap
Brother’s Daughter
He Falls First
Protective Biker
Other Woman Drama
Found Family
Heroine in Danger