Leave Me Behind by K.M. Moronova

Leave Me Behind

K.M. Moronova

Sourcebooks · Paperback · September 2, 2025

From New York Times bestselling author K.M. Moronova comes a biting, suspenseful dark romance with a deadly heroine, set inside an elite special ops squad.

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Genres
Military Romance, Dark Romance, Enemies to Lovers
Published
Sourcebooks, September 2, 2025

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From New York Times bestselling author K.M. Moronova comes a biting, suspenseful dark romance with a deadly heroine, set inside an elite special ops squad. Nell Gallows is the sole survivor of an elite dark forces squad, Riøt, after a detrimental attack two years ago. A lethal sniper forged of fire and steel, she's put up as the top candidate for the special ops team Malum. The squad that goes where no one else will or can.

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There's only one problem: Malum blames their one casualty from the Patagonia mission on Nell's old squad. So what is she to do when she finds herself on a plane to California and on her way to a sure death sentence? A one-night stand. At least, that's all it was supposed to be—one last night to be free. Only, Nell finds out too late that the dark and mysterious man she solely wanted as a fling is not only her new comrade but also the one she dreaded meeting most: her immediate superior and untouchable devil in the field. Bones. He's hell on earth—cruel, unforgiving, and determined for Nell to know how much he hates her. But Nell's a monster, too. She'll get as good as she gives—and somehow, she finds herself unwilling to leave his side when he's unable to get to the evac point when their mission goes awry. She stays behind with the devil and the secrets he keeps. They only have one another to trust when no faith is left. Delicious tropes: - Dark special ops romance - Enemies to lovers - Badass survivor heroine - High stakes and danger - Found family - "Touch her and die" - World perfect for fans of Call of Duty or Halo Praise for Leave Me Behind: - "Brutal, emotional, and unforgettable—KM Moronova pulls no punches." - "A dark, aching romance that left me breathless and begging for more." - "Every chapter was a punch to the gut—in the best way." - "Raw, haunting, and utterly unique. I still can't stop thinking about it." - "KM Moronova delivers flawed, vicious characters you can't help but fall for."

Sharp Edges

Come here for

  • dark, layered romance energy
  • edgy tension with a serious cast

Expect

  • book-club friction
  • a prestige-leaning, emotionally charged read

Where it sits

Dark Romance75%
Enemies to Lovers72%
Military Romance54%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Contemporary Romance
  • Romantic Suspense
  • Military Romance
Authors
K.M. Moronova
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Published
September 2, 2025
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Contemporary Romance