Dr. Diana Kenyon has built the life she always wanted: her own medical practice, her independence, her success. But her work with the Stanton Group—an underground network helping political refugees rebuild their lives—pulls her into a dangerous world of kidnappings, torture, and enemies who will stop at nothing to silence her.

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When Diana is abducted, Valerio Rios is the only man who can bring her home. Former military, head of VRS Securities, and an expert in high-stakes rescues, Val knows what she’s been through—and what dangers still lie ahead. Saving her is only the beginning.

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Fiercely independent and impossible to intimidate, Diana isn’t used to surrendering control. But Val is relentless. Protecting her means keeping her close. Claiming her means breaking through her defenses. And as the threats circle closer, Diana and Val must learn to trust each other—not just with their lives, but with their hearts.

Contains consensual power exchange, dominance/submission, and erotic spanking between adults as well as intense themes common to romantic suspense, including violence, captivity, and trauma. Reader discretion is advised.