In the safety of his arms lies passion . and danger.

NYPD Detective Grey Yates has main trust issues. Protecting a serenely beautiful woman hiding enough secrets to remove an entire town wasn’t something he bargained for. She’s a caring single mother, warm as hell, and protecting her will check every ounce of his resolve.

Alex Romano is being blackmailed from the Pyramid-an elusive international company of assassins every cop in the world is after. When Alex tries severing ties with them they won’t let her go. The darkly dangerous detective she’s irresistibly drawn to is usually her only hope of remaining out of prison. He just might be her savior . . . or her downfall.

Despite efforts to keep his professionalism, Gray can’t deny the fiery passion Alex ignites in him. Within an explosive confrontation, Alex’s is situated are uncovered and Gray is faced with the main decision of his lifestyle: trust the woman he’s falling deeply in love with, or arrest her.