Part of Buchanan-Renard, book 9
First published 2011
Dr. Ellie Sullivan sees a gunman shoot an FBI agent during a chase. The shooter belongs to a criminal duo modeled after the infamous Bonnie and Clyde. Ellie becomes the sole witness who can identify the gunman's face. FBI Agent Max Daniels takes charge of the case and the witness protection. He follows strict protocol and maintains professional distance, though Ellie finds him attractive. The criminals, known as the Landrys, get captured, but their history reveals a pattern. Previous witnesses either refuse to testify or vanish completely. Max assigns himself as Ellie's constant guardian until the trial begins. He promises to stay with her around the clock. This arrangement creates unexpected complications for both of them. Their forced proximity generates romantic tension while external threats escalate. The Landrys' associates work to eliminate the witness. Ellie and Max face gunfire and mounting danger as the trial approaches. Their professional relationship transforms into something deeper and more personal.
Genres: romance, suspense, crime, action, mystery-thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
322 pages · Hardcover · Dutton
Content warnings: violence