Riley St. Joe doesn’t scare easily. But when her grandfather vanishes—accused of a murder she knows he didn’t commit—her instincts scream foul play. A legendary oceanographer and the only family she has left, he’s now the center of a deadly mystery only Riley can unravel.
Enter FBI agent John Straker. Recovering from bullet wounds and harboring a lifelong grudge against Riley, he’s the last person she’d choose for help. But fate has other plans. As the threats escalate, so does the heat between them.
Reluctant allies bound by shared history and undeniable chemistry, Riley and John must navigate treacherous secrets, buried grudges, and a killer who’s always one step ahead.
Some fires burn too hot to contain—and when danger strikes, hearts ignite.
