Riveting romantic suspense from the New York Times–bestselling author whose books "take readers on a nonstop thrill ride!" (Maya Banks)

The risks ex-cop Sam Petrie has taken have turned his life into a train wreck. So he has nothing to lose by doubling down as the elusive Svetlana Ardova's unwanted bodyguard on a potentially deadly trip to Italy.

Ever since the McClouds rescued Sveti from certain death, her crusade against modern slavery has blazoned a bulls-eye on her chest, but when one of the threats against her almost hits the mark, Sam's protective instincts go into overdrive. Every lethal obstacle and trap they encounter ups the stakes—and the undeniable heat between them.

Now they're spiraling in on a deadly and explosive secret—one that could either redeem them or destroy them . . . and the closer they get, the shorter the fuse . . .

Praise for Shannon McKenna and the McCloud series

"The McCloud series is an auto buy for me." —Maya Banks, New York Times–bestselling author

"Full of turbocharged sex scenes, this action-packed novel is sure to be a crowd pleaser." —Publishers Weekly

"Dark characters and darker emotions . . . perfectly balanced by the heat they generate." —Romantic Times