by Lora Leigh
First published 2011
Captain Jordan Malone commands an elite team of operatives who fight terrorism outside government oversight. For years, his true identity has stayed hidden even from his own agents. Jordan operates as a silent guardian, building his reputation as a field legend through countless dangerous missions. Everything changes when Tehya Talamosi enters his world. Her codename is Enigma, and she lives up to the name. This striking woman carries deadly secrets that could destroy everything Jordan has built. Her presence threatens the careful control he maintains over his emotions and his team. Jordan and Tehya must work together on their most dangerous assignment yet. The mission pushes them into situations where survival depends on absolute trust. As they face external threats, Jordan discovers that his greatest challenge comes from within. Tehya awakens desires he thought he had buried forever. The attraction between them grows stronger with each passing day, making it impossible for Jordan to maintain his professional distance. He finds himself torn between duty and a longing that threatens to bring him to his knees.
Genres: romance, adventure, suspense, action, contemporary-romance, military-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
384 pages · Kindle Edition · St. Martin's Paperbacks