Avery Steele is unstoppable in the courtroom—fearless, unyielding, and driven by justice. But when her latest case puts her in the crosshairs of a dangerous killer, winning might cost her everything.
Defending a man accused of murdering his wife, Avery uncovers unsettling truths that suggest the real killer is still out there—and watching her every move. When a violent attack nearly ends her pursuit, she refuses to back down. Enter Tier One Protection, an elite security firm run by ex-special forces operative Max Kane.
Max is all hard edges and cool control, a silver-haired sentinel with a no-nonsense attitude and a gaze that sees straight through her defenses. He’s there to protect her, not fall for her—but Avery’s strength and fire awaken something in him he thought long buried.
As the trial draws near and the threats escalate, Avery and Max are forced into a deadly game of cat and mouse. The chemistry between them burns hot, but so does the danger stalking her from the shadows. With a killer closing in and time running out, Avery must expose the truth—before she becomes the next victim.
In this gripping romantic thriller, justice comes with a price—and love might be the most dangerous risk of all.