by Cindy Gerard
First published 2012
Joe Green knows Bryan Tompkins died in a setup, not a random ambush. The Black Ops, Inc. operative cuts ties with his teammates and walks away from Stephanie Tompkins, the woman he loves and Bryan's sister. He refuses to drag them into the dangerous hunt for justice that consumes him. When Joe gets framed for murder in Sierra Leone and thrown in prison, Stephanie realizes his sudden coldness masked something deeper. She breaks him out herself. Together they pursue the truth behind Bryan's death, following leads that point to betrayal within their own ranks. Joe must balance his need for vengeance against protecting Stephanie, while she fights to prove their relationship can survive his secrets. The investigation forces them to confront enemies who will kill to keep the past buried.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, action, contemporary-romance, romantic-suspense
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, second-chance
Setting: Sierra Leone
368 pages · Kindle Edition · Pocket Books
Content warnings: violence