by Lora Leigh
Part of Breeds, book 16.5
First published 2017
Creed operates undercover as bodyguard to Kita Engalls. The Lion Breed has infiltrated her inner circle with a clear mission: gather intelligence that can be used against her father, one of the Breeds' most dangerous adversaries. His assignment requires him to stay close, stay focused, and stay detached. But proximity breeds complications Creed never anticipated. As he shadows Kita through her daily life, protecting her from threats she doesn't even know exist, Creed begins to suspect something that could destroy everything. The signs point to an impossible truth: Kita might be his mate. For a Breed, finding one's destined partner overrides all other loyalties and objectives. Now Creed faces an impossible choice. His people are counting on him to complete his mission and deliver the leverage they need against a powerful enemy. But the mating heat building between him and Kita threatens to expose his true identity and sabotage years of careful planning. In this dangerous game of deception and desire, both Creed and Kita must decide what they're willing to sacrifice for a love that could cost them everything.
Genres: romance, adventure, action, paranormal-romance, contemporary-romance, bodyguard-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
114 pages · Kindle Edition · LYX.digital