When young women start dying, lead detective Tony Santos is drawn into a web of deceit and revenge that forces him out of the police department and directly into the sights of the killer. His wife walked out, and he's glad for that fact after a dead body winds up in his bed. Now he needs Marissa more than ever, but she's got her defenses up and his charm isn't working on her. Marissa has never been physically strong, but threats to her personal safety force her to prepare for a fight. She hires a personal trainer to help her get in shape. But can Marissa get her emotions in shape and stop her overwhelming desire for Tony? He's too close for comfort but her body begs to differ. She wants him but living in a small hotel room with Tony may prove to be more dangerous than the murders happening close to home.
Sara Thacker has spent most of her life in Texas, half with cows and horses, and the other half in the city. Both existences give her fodder for her novels. Of course like most women, Sara cant live without romance. Great Romances are neither born nor given, but worked on everyday to improve their greatness. At times, Sara puts away the murder and suspense and picks up her romance writing, helping her characters to realize that obstacles can be overcome and love can conquer even the most Alpha male in existence."