From New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard, one of the most recognized and lauded names in romantic suspense, comes a gripping, emotionally intense novel of thrilling tension and a dangerous attraction

For Morgan Yancy, an operative and team leader in a paramilitary group, nothing comes before his job. But when he’s ambushed and almost killed, his supervisor is determined to find out who’s after the members of his elite squad—and why. Because of worries that this unknown enemy will strike again, Morgan is sent to a remote location and told to lay low and stay vigilant. But between a tempting housemate he’s determined to protect and a deadly threat waiting in the shadows, keeping under the radar is proving to be his most dangerous mission yet.

The part-time police chief of a small West Virginia mountain town, Isabeau “Bo” Maran finally has her life figured out. She’s got friends, a dog, and a little money in the bank. Then Morgan shows up on her doorstep. Bo doesn’t need a mysterious man in her life—especially a troublemaker as enticing and secretive as Morgan. She already has her hands full reining in the residents of Hamrickville after a personal dispute goes violently awry.

As the days and weeks pass, the harder Bo and Morgan fight the intense heat between them and the closer they become, even though she knows he’s hiding from something. But discovering the truth could cost Bo more than she’s willing to give. And when Morgan’s cover is blown, it might just cost Bo her life.

“Queen of romantic suspense.”—Booklist

“Linda Howard meshes hot sex, emotional impact, and gripping tension.”—Publishers Weekly

“Linda Howard writes with power, stunning sensuality, and a storytelling ability unmatched in romance drama. Every book is a treasure for the reader to savor again and again.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen