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Dee‑Ann Smith, a sharp‑tipped former Marine, excels at following instincts. As a member of a shifter protection group, she unearths evidence that hybrids are being seized for dogfights—an operation that threatens her kind.
With the help of her boss, Ric Van Holtz, a charismatic and clever scion, Dee‑Ann must navigate dangerous terrain. Their unlikely partnership, forged under duress, develops into a protectiveness that inches toward romance, challenging Dee‑Ann’s fiercely independent nature.
Together they confront powerful foes while uncovering the truth behind the hybrid men‑against‑dogs conflict, balancing duty with the growing attraction between them.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Paranormal Romance
Authors: Shelly Laurenston
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