by Lori Foster
First published 2011
Jackson Savor opens his eyes to find himself naked next to Alani Rivers, a woman he has wanted but could never have. He remembers nothing about the previous night, but his mercenary instincts tell him he has been drugged. Alani may not be conventionally gorgeous, but she is the kind of woman who stays in a hot-blooded man's mind despite her aloof nature. After surviving a kidnapping, Alani swore off trusting men entirely. Yet something about Jackson's strength and unexpectedly gentle touch makes her question that vow. As Jackson tracks down the mysterious intruder responsible for their situation, he promises to protect Alani at any cost. The missing hours from that night hold dangerous secrets. Jackson must uncover what really happened while fighting his desire for a woman who has every reason to fear him. Their search for answers will either forge an unbreakable bond or thrust Alani back into the kind of peril she barely escaped before.
Genres: romance, suspense, mystery, thriller, action, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
411 pages · Kindle Edition · HQN Books
Content warnings: kidnapping