Dive into Collateral Affection, a heart-pounding CIA thriller that weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and a deadly conspiracy threatening the world. Jack Carver, a battle-hardened CIA operative, is haunted by the loss of his partner and lover, Elena Voss, presumed dead in a fiery Istanbul explosion five years ago. When he's sent to Budapest to stop Viper, a rogue scientist selling a catastrophic bio-weapon called Black Orchid, Jack's world turns upside down-Viper is Elena, alive and fighting a secret war. Torn between his orders to kill her and the love he thought he'd buried, Jack joins Elena in a desperate race across Europe's shadowy underworld, from Budapest's gritty black markets to Vienna's opulent estates. As they uncover a CIA mole pulling the syndicate's strings, every step is a gamble against mercenaries, rogue agents, and a ticking clock. Can they expose the truth, stop a global pandemic, and rekindle their fractured love before it's too late? Packed with pulse-pounding action, steamy romance, and twists that keep you guessing, Collateral Affection is perfect for fans of Daniel Silva and Lisa Gardner, delivering an unforgettable blend of espionage and heartbreak.