April Livingston is a bestselling author living a glamorous yet complicated life in New York City. Struggling with a tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship, she’s ready to escape her chaotic personal life. When she’s invited to a high-profile fundraiser, April’s curiosity gets the best of her. As she boards a luxurious yacht, she unwittingly stumbles upon something far more dangerous—a brutal murder. Forced into a harrowing escape, April finds herself on the run from a deadly Russian arms dealer who’s determined to tie up all loose ends.
 
Ace, a battle-hardened former Delta Force operator turned private security expert, is assigned to protect April at all costs. Ace is a man of few words, detached, and seeks assignments taking him out of the country—until he meets April, the woman who may just crack his steely exterior. The instant chemistry between them pulls him in, but with his history of avoiding relationships, Ace knows this could be a complication he doesn’t need.
 
As they race to stay one step ahead of those who want her dead, April uncovers long-buried secrets from her past, forcing her to confront a truth that could change everything. With danger closing in from all sides, and trust as fragile as their growing bond, Ace will stop at nothing to keep her safe—even if it means risking everything he has.
 
An explosive mix of heart-pounding action, slow-burn, magnetic romance, and shocking twists, this is a love story that proves when everything is on the line, even the most guarded hearts could be shattered.