He’s the ruthless lawyer. She’s the ambitious architect. Their secret pact was supposed to be strictly professional. Then, they fell in love.

Cal Thorne, a fiercely independent architect, is determined to win the biggest project of her career. Her path crosses with Leo Blackwood, a formidable lawyer known for his cutthroat tactics, in a disastrous "accidental" encounter. What begins as a professional rivalry quickly ignites into an undeniable, scorching attraction.

Forced into close proximity, their witty banter and sharp intellect clash, revealing a chemistry too potent to ignore. They strike a secret pact: strictly professional in public, but after hours, all bets are off. As their clandestine romance deepens, Cal finds herself falling for the guarded Leo, whose past is shrouded in mystery.

But when a decade-old scandal from Leo’s life resurfaces, threatening to derail his career and expose their hidden relationship, Cal is faced with an agonizing choice. Does she stand by the man who has finally bared his soul, risking everything she’s meticulously built? Or does she protect herself and walk away from a love that feels both impossible and utterly essential?

The Deal with the Devil is a high-stakes, enemies-to-lovers romance filled with sizzling banter, profound emotional depth, and a love that defies all odds. Dive into this captivating story by Devon Maverick and discover if their dangerous game is worth the ultimate prize.

While this is part of the "Metropolis Love Stories" series, this book can be read as a complete standalone.