His Risk to Take

A rigid cop scarred by loss meets his match in a fearless pool hustler who makes him want to break every rule he's created to keep his heart safe. Troy Bennett has spent years building walls after tragedy struck his old precinct, but Ruby Elliott's reckless confidence and mysterious allure shatter his carefully controlled world the moment she walks into his favorite bar. When their undeniable chemistry tangles with a dangerous case from Ruby's past, Troy faces an impossible choice: let her go to protect her, or fight harder than ever to keep her close. It's a high-stakes game of trust, redemption, and discovering that sometimes the greatest risk is worth taking.