Smart and sassy .

Sheri Thompson knew better. She could place a horn puppy from a mile aside, particularly when she’d been warned about him countless times by her closest friend. Still, when Danny started smooth-talking Sheri at that same friend’s wedding ceremony, she couldn’t resist. It was the best one-night stand of her lifestyle. Heck, the best nights her life. And she woke up only.

Divorced and motivated to remain that way . . .

Detective Danny Henderson didn’t like fear, but he’d felt a whole lot from it that morning hours he’d woken up feeling all warm and cozy next to the one woman that may just make an honest man of him. Six months later, fear offers punched him in the gut once again, but worse this time around. He’s investigating a murder plot . . . a planned hit. The prospective: Sheri Thompson. This time his dread won’t get the best of him. He’ll kick ass to keep her secure and make sure he gets a second possibility at countless more nights with the girl of his dreams.