Flock

In "Flock," the first book of Kate Stewart's "The Ravenhood" series, Cecelia Horner, a 19-year-old woman, relocates to the small town of Triple Falls to live with her estranged father, Roman Horner, and work at his company, Horner Technologies. This arrangement is part of a deal to secure her inheritance, which she intends to use to support her mother. Upon starting her new job, Cecelia meets Sean Roberts, her charismatic supervisor, and his enigmatic friend, Dominic King. Both men are members of a secretive group known as the Ravenhood, and their complex relationships with Cecelia lead her into a world of passion, secrecy, and moral ambiguity.

As Cecelia becomes more involved with Sean and Dominic, she uncovers unsettling truths about her father's business practices and the hidden dynamics of the Ravenhood. The novel delves into themes of forbidden love, personal identity, and the struggle between loyalty and self-discovery. The atmosphere is dark and intense, with a slow-burn romance that builds suspense as Cecelia navigates her feelings and the dangerous secrets surrounding her. The story's tension is driven by the characters' internal conflicts and the external pressures of their clandestine activities, creating a compelling narrative that keeps readers engaged without revealing major plot twists.