He'll risk everything to keep her safe.

Caitlin O'Reilly knows how dangerous the world can be—growing up as the daughter of a mobster doesn't leave much room for innocence. When her boyfriend, the son of a rival mob boss, is murdered in her apartment, she is dragged into the dark depths of the world she's tried so hard to avoid. The Italians are convinced Caitlin is responsible for the murder, and now she's caught in the crosshairs of a brewing mob war.

Grady McCarthy, the O'Reilly family's loyal second-in-command, is always Caitlin's first call when she's in trouble. But this time, Caitlin's call sets off a desperate fight to keep her alive. Tasked with protecting her no matter what, Grady's duty becomes something more, something personal and complicated. With enemies everywhere and the tension between rival families close to exploding, Grady knows helping Caitlin could risk everything he's worked for in his life. But for Caitlin? He'd risk it all.

Forced to go on the run, Caitlin and Grady must confront old feuds, violent threats, and an undeniable attraction that neither of them can ignore. Facing deadly choices with trust in short supply, Caitlin and Grady have to decide if the stakes are too high or if they're willing to put both their lives—and hearts—on the line.

Mimi Francis