An emotionally charged, forbidden romance with incredible narration, gripping suspense, and the perfect series payoff.
Release date: October 29, 2026
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Narrators: Megan Wicks and Aiden Snow
Synopsis:
He’s a convicted killer.
I’m his nurse.
And he saw my bruises.
Now he keeps getting hurt on purpose,
just to see that I’m safe.
As a prison nurse, I keep my heart locked away tighter than the men I treat.
No gray areas.
No second chances.
Especially not after escaping my abusive ex.
Then Knox Blackwood, the most dangerous man in the prison, winds up in my infirmary.
Whatever he did to get locked up remains the prison’s darkest secret.
He should terrify me.
Instead, he sees what no one else does.
The scars.
The flinch when a door slams.
The fear I can’t bury.
“Who hurt you?” he growls.
When I don’t answer, Knox starts showing up in my infirmary every day.
New wounds.
Suspicious injuries.
Getting hurt on purpose,
just for five minutes with me.
Just to make sure I’m safe.
I tell myself I can’t fall for an inmate.
I won’t.
Especially not one who’s now harboring a violent vendetta against my ex.
But every stolen touch feels like salvation.
And every whispered promise paves the road to our future.
Knox is one parole hearing from freedom.
If we stay careful, maybe he’ll get out.
Reunite with his daughter.
And we’ll have a life beyond these walls.
All I have to do
is keep Knox from killing the man who hurt me.
That’s the plan.
Until my violent ex steps into the prison
as Knox’s new guard…
From an International & Amazon top 25 bestselling author, TRUST is a forbidden romance featuring an obsessive, morally gray prisoner willing to risk his only shot at freedom to protect her.
✔️ Forbidden nurse/inmate romance
✔️ Obsessive, possessive morally gray hero
✔️ “Touch Her and Die” energy
✔️ “Who Hurt You?” protector vibes
✔️ Forced proximity in a prison setting
✔️ Alpha male with everything to lose
Standalone. Unputdownable HEA.
Trigger Warnings: Please visit the author’s website for the full list.
Review:
I never thought I would be sitting here gushing over a prison romance, but here we are! Trust was everything I wanted from the final book in this series and then some. I’ve been waiting for Knox’s story for what feels like forever, especially because we knew so little about him throughout the previous books. Finally getting the details behind his incarceration and understanding what made him the man he is was so satisfying. This is absolutely a series I recommend reading in order because the relationships, dynamics, and buildup make this final installment so much more rewarding.
Knox was such a complicated, fascinating character, and I loved getting to see all the different sides of him. He’s fiercely protective, intimidating, and carrying so much beneath the surface. Harper was equally fantastic, and my heart absolutely broke for everything she’d endured. I loved her strength and resilience, and watching these two find something special in the most unlikely circumstances was incredibly moving. Their forbidden romance had all the tension I expected, but it was the emotional depth that really got me. I was completely invested in both of them and desperate for their happiness.
The suspense was fantastic too! There was so much tension surrounding Knox’s situation, Harper’s past, and the possibility of a future together that I was hooked. And somehow, amid all the danger and emotional moments, the friends’ group chat managed to provide some much needed comic relief. I was genuinely cackling at some of their exchanges! I loved having those familiar characters involved in the story, and their friendship added another layer of warmth to an otherwise intense romance.
Now, can we talk about this audiobook?! Megan Wicks and Aiden Snow were absolutely phenomenal. I’ve been listening to Megan more and more lately, and wow, is she talented. This story required her to navigate so many different emotional beats, and she nailed every single one. You could feel the fear, vulnerability, strength, and hope in her performance. And Aiden Snow as Knox? PERFECTION. Nobody does that deep, growly, fiercely protective hero quite like he does. Knox is such a layered character, and Aiden captured every complicated part of him beautifully. Together, they made an already emotional story even more immersive.
Trust delivered everything I could have wanted from a series finale: an unforgettable couple, intense suspense, genuine emotion, humor, and the payoff of finally understanding a character I’d been curious about for so long. I’m so glad I experienced this one on audio because the narration elevated every single moment. What a fantastic way to close out the series!
Perfect for Readers Who Love
🔒 Forbidden romances with fiercely protective, morally gray heroes
❤️🩹 Emotional healing, complicated pasts, and hard won love
🔥 High stakes romantic suspense with intense chemistry
🎧 Deep, growly narration and emotionally immersive audiobooks
💬 Found family friendships, hilarious group chats, and satisfying series finales
Overall rating: 4.5/5
Thanks Must Love Audio for the review copy.
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