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Within the shadowy world of Kelly Group International, the elite security firm that takes on the United States' toughest jobs, Steele stands out as a cold–hearted, battle‑tested leader. Tasked with a hostage rescue, he meets Dr. Maren Scofield, a determined physician whose courage challenges his ironclad exterior. As Maren’s mission intertwines with Steele’s, she reveals hidden layers and secrets that shake his convictions. Confronted with danger and mystery, Steele must decide whether to preserve the walls around his heart or risk allowing love to guard him instead.
The novel blends action, suspense, and romance, centering on the tension between professional duty and personal vulnerability while exploring the dynamics of men‑woman relationships under explosive circumstances.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Maya Banks
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