Some bonds hold strong despite our efforts to break them.

Cassidy Cameron’s life is in a tailspin. Her estranged twin sister hates her. Her family tiptoes around her. She’s lost her driver’s license and any hope of a new job.

Worse, the arrogant town deputy who stole her heart wants more than she’s willing to give … or is she the one who wants more from him?

And now she’s being threatened by a pair of unsavory ruffians.

Deputy Derek Naughton is stumped and aggravated by a series of malicious pranks around the county. Add in a too-smart German shepherd and a too-sexy troublemaker who also happens to be his best friend’s little sister, and he’s ready to cry Uncle.

Derek pulls out his guns instead when Cassie stumbles into a maelstrom of illegal arms deals, illicit drugs, and human trafficking. This sizzling romantic suspense is chock full of nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat action.