Protecting her life is the mission—falling for her wasn't part of the plan.
Seasoned diplomat Carmen Ruiz is all about grace under pressure and handling high-stakes peace talks, but with danger closing in ahead of a crucial summit, her life is under threat. Enter Captain Jude Smith, a no-nonsense Navy SEAL with one mission—keep Carmen safe at all costs.
From the moment they meet, sparks fly. Carmen's beauty and intellect meets Jude's quiet strength, and as the danger around them heats up, so does their attraction—leading to a steamy moment neither of them saw coming.
But when an assassination attempt shakes everything, Jude struggles to keep her emotions in check and stay focused on the mission.
With deadly threats and an intense connection complicating the mission, can they keep their feelings under control, or will their bond put them in even more danger?
In a world of danger, is their biggest risk each other?
Contains mature themes.
