When a hardened soldier is assigned to keep watch over a woman in protective hiding, he expects it to be a simple mission—especially with the added bonus of getting closer to a dangerous enemy. But Sarah isn't the target he bargained for, and the more Garrett gets to know her, the less he wants to use her as a means to an end. As Sarah's carefully constructed walls begin to crumble and her secrets unravel, Garrett realizes he'd do anything to protect her—even if it means going against everything he was sent to do. This is a swoon-worthy blend of high-stakes suspense and a hero discovering that sometimes the most dangerous thing isn't the enemy you're hunting, but the woman you're falling for.

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Intense slow-burn romance with tension and vulnerability. Dark indie rock, sultry R&B, and moody alternative pop. Think smoky jazz undertones, electric chemistry, and the raw intimacy of artists like The National, SZA, and Hozier. Passionate yet conflicted.