A thrilling, fast-paced novel of romantic suspense from sensational New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Linda Howard.For Morgan Yancy, an operative and team leader in a paramilitary group, nothing comes before his job. But when hes ambushed and almost killed, his supervisor is determined to find out whos after the members of his elite squadand why. Due to 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 hes 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 Virginian mountain town, Isabeau Bo Maran finally has her life figured out. Shes got friends, a dog, and a little money in the bank. Then Morgan Yancy shows up on her doorstep. Bo doesnt need a mysterious man in her lifeespecially a troublemaker as enticing and secretive as Morgan.The harder they fight the intense heat between them, the closer Morgan and Bo become, even though she knows hes hiding from something. But discovering the truth could cost Bo more than shes willing to give. And when Morgans cover is blown, it might just cost her life.