Statistics professor Amelia Hawthorne never expected to find herself in a rundown Atlantic City casino. But here she was, counting cards to help pay off her brother's debt under the watchful eye of the mysterious Judah Greear.

The last thing Jude wanted to do was kidnap the hot brainiac, but orders were orders. Especially when they came from legendary mob boss John Valentine.

Now, Jude must choose between duty and desire. Will he protect the girl who sees past the tattoos and mugshots or save himself?