Overview

She runs illegal liquor. She chases the truth. In a city fueled by secrets, will their passion ignite or destroy them?

Atlantic City, 1924. Maggie Callahan thrives in the shadows, ferrying bootleg liquor through moonlit streets and outwitting the law at every turn. As a trusted runner for the notorious Velvet Viper speakeasy, she lives for the thrill of the chase—until one reckless night brings her face to face with Catherine "Cat" Beaumont, a headstrong journalist determined to expose the city's corruption.

Cat is no stranger to danger, but Maggie Callahan is more than just a lead—she’s a temptation wrapped in smoke and whiskey. When Cat’s pursuit of the truth entangles her in the underworld’s crosshairs, Maggie must decide: betray the life she’s built, or risk everything for a woman who could shatter it all?

In a world of jazz, deception, and forbidden love, Maggie and Cat are playing a dangerous game. One wrong move could cost them their freedom—or their hearts.

A high-stakes sapphic romance perfect for fans of Sarah Waters, Fiona Zedde, and the glittering crime of Boardwalk Empire.