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Under Locke

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'When I need a guaranteed five-star, slow-burn romance, I pick up Mariana Zapata every time' TESSA BAILEY, #1 New York Times bestselling author 'Everything Mariana writes is pure gold . . . a true gift to romance readers everywhere' ALI HAZELWOOD, #1 New York Times bestselling... Read More
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Under Locke

A steamy, opposites-attract, close proximity biker romance from the author of ALL RHODES LEAD HERE and FROM LUKOV WITH LOVE, and the queen of the slow-burn romance!

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'When I need a guaranteed five-star, slow-burn romance, I pick up Mariana Zapata every time' TESSA BAILEY, #1 New York Times bestselling author

'Everything Mariana writes is pure gold . . . a true gift to romance readers everywhere' ALI HAZELWOOD, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Babe, I've handpicked everythin' and everyone in here. I know what I want and I get what I want," he breathed. "And I keep what's mine."

He was my boss, my brother's friend, a Widow, an ex-felon, and a man I'd seen casually with a handful of women. But he was everything that gripped me, both the good and the bad. Worst case scenario if things turned awkward between us, I could go somewhere else. I'd gotten over epic heartbreak before, one more wouldn't kill me.

After moving to Austin following six months of unemployment back home, Iris Taylor knows she should be glad to have landed a job so quickly... even if the business is owned by a member of the same motorcycle club her estranged father used to belong to. Except Dex Locke might just be the biggest jerk she's ever met. He's rude, impatient and doesn't know how to tell time.

And the last thing they ever expected was each other. But it was either the strip club or the tattoo shop. . . she should have chosen the strip club.

'Motorcycle club, grump/sunshine, brother's friend, workplace romance, witty banter . . .'

'The queen of slow burns'

'If you're looking for a big, grumpy, alpha man with a bad attitude who also has a soft side then this book is for you'

'Dex Locke is EVERYTHING'

'I've just found myself a new favourite author'

Want more of Mariana's delicious slow burn? Why not try TikTok hit From Lukov With Love next, and don't miss any of her romances beloved by millions of readers!

Lingus

Rhythm, Chord & Malykhin

The Best Thing

Under Locke

Kulti

The Wall of Winnipeg and Me

Wait for It

Dear Aaron

Luna and the Lie

Hands Down

All Rhodes Lead Here

When Gracie Met The Grump

The Things We Water

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035432691

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Eternal

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Mariana Zapata is a New York Times, USA Today, and a multiple No. 1 Amazon bestselling author. She is a five-time Goodreads Choice Awards nominee in the Romance category. Her novels have been published in thirteen languages.

Mariana lives in a small town in Colorado with her husband and beloved Great Dane, Kaiser. She loves reading, anime, and dogs. When she isn't writing, you can usually find her picking on her loved ones.

Website: www.marianazapata.com

Facebook: /marianazapatawrites

Instagram: @marianazapata

Twitter: @marianazapata_

TikTok: @marianazapataauthor

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