Haunted by the demons of his past, hardened Seeker Ace Esteleone was the man least likely to mix business with pleasure. But the reckless behavior of the book-smart beauty he’d sworn to protect was threatening to ruin his investigation, and pretending to be her lover was the only way to keep them both safe.

Desperate to find her missing sister, Aurora Cates hadn’t counted on being dragged into the arms of the dark, unpredictable hunter. The passionate kisses meant for show soon shook them to the core—and led Ace to tell her his deepest secret. But when his cover was blown, Aurora was put right in the line of fire . . . .