She stumbled onto a deadly secret. The man she once wronged is the only one who can keep her alive.
Cecilia "Cici" Wright has built a life she loves as a jewelry appraiser. But when her latest find-a priceless ruby necklace-links to decades-old murders in her hometown of Shadow Cove, Cici becomes the target of ruthless killers. Forced to flee, she must rely on the man she humiliated in the most shameful moment of her life.
Asher Rhodes puts his Navy SEAL training to good use as a bodyguard for high-paying clients. Keeping his emotions locked away is the secret to his strength. But Cici Wright isn't just a client-she's the girl who scorned him, the last woman in the world he ever wanted to see again. Having her close churns up all the reasons he once loved her. Protecting her means facing not just the killers chasing them but the wounds she left behind.
Cici and Asher find themselves in a deadly game of cat and mouse, where trust is their only weapon and attraction their greatest vulnerability. With time running out, they must overcome their painful history and work together to defeat their enemies-before it's too late.
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, book 7 in Robin Patchen's Wright Heroes of Maine series. Packed with heart-pounding suspense, sizzling romance, and unforgettable characters, you won't be able to put this one down.