What starts as seemingly any other cute romance novel quickly takes a turn for the worst.

Moving from Dallas, Texas to the Pacific Northwest into her late uncle's cabin home, Tatum is looking for independence and a place where her art will be appreciated. After leaving behind an ex-boyfriend with a dangerous temper, she finds freedom in the company of two new men. One is the town golden boy, and the other is the rich mystery man whose family has a reputation.

But nothing stays perfect forever. One man's secrets brings terror and danger into her life in the form of a secret stalker. When things go from bad to worse, Hayden and Anthony have to put their differences aside after a lifetime of not getting along. Then, when she suddenly goes missing, the two men have to work together to find her before it's too late.

Tropes: Set in the Pacific Northwest, instalove, why-choose turned throuple relationship, childhood enemies-to-lovers, one bed, grumpy x sunshine, opposites attract, forced proximity, strong FMC, hurt/comfort (lots of it)

Content Warnings: Explicit language, mature sexual content, talk of loss of a parent through illness, stalking, blood and gore depiction, talk of domestic violence, murder, abduction, gassing, graphic depiction of a cat having a seizure, mention of animal death, anxiety, depression

*Painted Red is a thriller/romance that contains scenes and themes that aren't suitable for anyone under 18 years of age*