Private security has never been so riskyor so tempting.
Ex-military security specialist Conlan James avoids commitment like the plague. His job, his Harley, and an occasional one-night stand are all he needsor so he tells himself. But after he rescues Jess from a tense situation, he can't get the shy, sexy brunette out of his mind. He can teach her self-defense, but can he shield his own scarred heart?
Southern belle Jess Kingston spent eight weeks healing from an ex-boyfriend's brutal attack. Now she's ready to put her life back together. Her ex, Brit, has other ideas. She needs someone who can teach her how to fight backsomeone like the tough former soldier who rides to her rescue.
As the deadly game of cat-and-mouse intensifies, the heat between Con and Jess becomes an inferno. He'll do anything to keep her safe. She'll do anything to survive. Her vengeful ex is determined to destroy them both, and all it would take is one wrong move.
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"The perfect blend of suspense and romance." Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
Narrated in duet by Jason Clarke and Stella Hunter.