Part of Buchanan-Renard, book 13
First published 2017
Allison Trent splits her time between college coursework and modeling gigs, but her true passion lies in writing computer code. She dreams of creating security software that will transform the tech world. FBI agent Liam Scott faces a crisis when he discovers a mole within his department. He needs an outside hacker to infiltrate FBI servers and identify the traitor, but agency protocol prevents him from using internal resources. Scott targets Allison for her exceptional skills, yet she rejects his offer outright. Allison guards secrets she cannot risk the FBI discovering. Scott refuses to accept her refusal and pushes harder to recruit her, willing to bend regulations to secure her cooperation. Their professional standoff becomes personal as attraction complicates their adversarial dynamic. Both face difficult choices that threaten their careers and futures.
Genres: romance, suspense, crime, thriller, action, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
320 pages · Hardcover · Berkley