As a new writer embarking on this creative journey, I'm thrilled and a little nervous to share this story with you. It's a project born from a passion for psychological thrillers, and while I've done my best to bring this tangled web of characters to life, I kindly ask for your grace as you read. I'm still learning, and this story is a reflection of that process.

Tainted Hearts invites you into a world where love curdles into obsession, and ambition hides behind a flawless smile. It follows Selena Bakker, a charming and manipulative actress, and Adrian Vos, the man whose devotion to her crosses every line. When Selena’s husband is brutally murdered, an investigation peels back layers of lies, secrets, and tragic pasts—revealing that the most dangerous hearts are often the best disguised.

Told through shifting timelines and multiple perspectives, this story is my attempt to explore how far people will go for love, revenge, and dreams. Not everything may be perfectly polished, but it’s written with sincerity and a deep desire to entertain you.

Thank you for giving a new writer a chance. I hope you find something in these pages that captivates, surprises, or simply keeps you turning them.

Sincerely,

sage anubis