A tragic ending to a close relationship prompted Nicole Wells to leave Chicago and lick her wounds on an isolated homestead in Wyoming to start a dog rescue. After two weeks spent getting the neglected place fixed up, she discovered the neighbor was a short walk away through the woods when Slade Kincaid arrived unexpectedly. Regardless of the way this sexy, blunt speaking cowboy who caused her heart to trip and her body to warm, she wanted him gone.
Slade had his own demons to battle and never wanted to get involved with anyone, let alone a prickly woman with attitude, but once he glimpsed the scars on her neck and shoulder and pain in her blue eyes, he couldn't stay away. She reminded him too much of himself. Insisting he just wanted to help her get on her feet lasted until she was threatened. After that, there was no denying she'd gotten under his skin, and he refused to stay away.
His timely rescue when she is stalked through the woods and they both end up in an old hunting cabin, fending off a gunman forces them to admit their feelings, but will they survive Nicole's past returning, determined to make her pay for actions beyond her control?
This thrilling romantic suspense concludes the Kincaid Trilogy with heart pounding excitement and steamy sexual attraction.
Publisher's Note: This contemporary western romance is intended for adults only. It contains elements of mystery, suspense, danger, sensual scenes, adult themes, and power exchange. If any of these offend you, please do not purchase.