A detective. A teacher. A ruthless deadline.
When MJ Brooks is abducted from the streets of Las Vegas, the ransom isn't money—it's silence. Detective Jefferson Hughes must choose between justice and love, between his brother's testimony against a cartel kingpin and the life of the woman who has become his entire world.
Racing across the unforgiving Nevada desert with FBI Agent Amber Wells, Jefferson follows a trail of conspirators and lies. But while he hunts for answers, MJ is fighting her own battle for survival in brutal captivity, where her greatest weapons aren't strength or strategy—they're empathy and the fragile connections she forges with fellow captives.
The clock is ticking. The cartel is watching. And one wrong move will destroy everything.
This pulse-pounding romantic thriller delivers:

High-stakes action and detailed police procedural work
A compelling love story that raises the emotional stakes
A capable heroine who fights with courage and compassion
Heart-stopping suspense from Washington to the Nevada desert
A satisfying confrontation that will leave you breathless

For readers who love their thrillers fast-paced and their romance deeply earned, this story proves that sometimes the most dangerous case is the one that pits your heart against your head.