After losing her Army Ranger husband, Black Hawk pilot Kristie Donovan vowed to keep her heart off the battlefield. But when she pulls off a daring extraction of Army sniper Mack Hanlon during a covert mission gone wrong, everything changes. Mack is strictly off-limits due to Army regulations, yet when a vengeful soldier targets her, Mack refuses to stand by and let her face the danger alone. As Mack takes on the role as her protector, an undeniable connection ignites, sparking a love Kristie thought she'd never feel again. Mack Hanlon is no stranger to sacrifice. After the collapse of his marriage, he didn't expect to find a woman who could understand the demands of his military life in Special Ops-until Kristie. Determined to break down her emotional barriers, Mack focuses on winning her heart. But when his team becomes the target of a drug cartel's revenge, Kristie is thrust into the crosshairs. Now, his mission is clear: protect the woman he loves, no matter the cost. Despite Mack's Bad Karma Special Ops team's efforts to keep Kristie safe, the cartel kidnaps and takes her to Colombia. With time running out, Mack will risk everything-including his career-to rescue her. It will take every bit of Kristie's strength, ingenuity, and determination to hold out, but she refuses to give up the man she loves. Together, Mack and his team race to find her. Can they outsmart the cartel before it's too late? Heat level: Steamy. Contains sexual content/on the page. Not overly explicit. Profanity: Moderate (These are military characters) Violence: Moderate Contains hunky heroes, a strong female heroine, and a military working dog.