Her Favorite Suspect
by Polly Bane
One woman upholds the law. The other was born to break it. Detective Isla Raines follows the rules-until a string of high-profile art thefts points to Vivian Knox, a breathtaking gallery owner with too many secrets and a smile sharp enough to ruin her. Vivian is everything Isla shouldn't want: bold, seductive, untouchable... and very, very guilty. But every time Isla cuffs her, the lines between duty and desire blur. From interrogation rooms to backseat car encounters, their cat-and-mouse game turns into something much more dangerous: obsession. As evidence builds and temptation becomes unbearable, Isla must choose-lock up the woman who makes her blood burn... or surrender to a crime of passion neither of them can walk away from clean. Cuffed Together: Her Favorite Suspect is the first book in a sizzling lesbian romance series packed with: Power-play & dirty talk Interrogation room intimacy Enemies-to-lovers tension Strap-on scenes & cuffs used right A tough cop brought to her knees Perfect for fans of steamy sapphic suspense, forbidden attraction, and high-heat lesbian erotica with emotional depth.
About This Book
Her Favorite Suspect is a fiction romance novel by Polly Bane, first published in 2025 by Independently Published. Readers can expect enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, forced proximity; scorching heat; a emotional tone.
At a glance
- Genre
- Fiction
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Heat
- Scorching
- Mood
- Emotional
- Published
- 2025
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A rule-following detective risks her career and her heart when she falls for the seductive art thief she's determined to catch.
- Fans of steamy sapphic romance
- Readers who enjoy power dynamics and dirty talk
- Tense
- Features Enemies-to-lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers looking for clean or sweet romance
- Readers sensitive to police-themed romance
- Readers who prefer slow-burn stories without early heat
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Sapphic Suspense / Erotica
Pairing: F/F
Power balance: Shifting power dynamics between legal authority and psychological seduction
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Mild comfort, high tension, moderate angst, and a strong emotional payoff.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Very high
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Isla Raines is a detective known for her adherence to the rules. But when a series of art thefts leads her to the breathtaking and mysterious Vivian Knox, Isla finds her professional walls crumbling. Vivian is bold, seductive, and likely very guilty, yet every interrogation brings them closer together. As Isla is drawn deeper into Vivian’s world, she must decide if she will lock up the woman she desires or surrender to a passion that could destroy them both.
Central Conflict
The internal and external struggle of Detective Isla Raines as she balances her professional obligation to arrest an art thief against her overwhelming physical and emotional obsession with that same suspect.
Setting
A contemporary urban environment featuring police interrogation rooms and high-end art galleries.
Themes
Strengths
- Strong character chemistry
- Compelling power dynamics
- Clearly defined tropes
- Highly evocative heat scenes
Consider before reading
- May prioritize physical tension over plot complexity
- Moral ambiguity of the cop/criminal dynamic
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Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
Which theme — Sapphic suspense — resonated most strongly with you, and why?
- 3
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 4
Did the emotional payoff feel earned by the story's buildup?
- 5
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 6
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 7
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 8
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- August 30, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Published
- 2025
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9798296724335
Her Favorite Suspect: quick answers
- Who wrote Her Favorite Suspect?
- Her Favorite Suspect was written by Polly Bane.
- When was Her Favorite Suspect published?
- Her Favorite Suspect was first published in 2025 by Independently Published.
- What genre is Her Favorite Suspect?
- Her Favorite Suspect is a fiction romance novel, with enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, forced proximity.
- How spicy is Her Favorite Suspect?
- EIKNA rates Her Favorite Suspect as scorching heat.
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