FBI Special Agent Zane Wolfe fears nothing... Except fatherhood. So suddenly discovering he's the father of a five-year-old son terrifies him. Jillian Ramsay has had temporary custody of her best friend’s little boy since his mother recently died. As the assistant director of a school for disadvantaged children, she recognizes the signs that Zane is a survivor of childhood abuse. While Jillian understands Zane's trepidation, she also sees that behind his protective barricades, her Big Bad Wolfe is good-hearted and caring. She’s in a desperate fight for custody against the child’s vicious maternal uncle, who views the boy as a life-style accessory instead of a person…and she needs Zane to man-up and face his fears—at least long enough to help her win permanent custody of his son. Zane's ready to turn tail and run for the first time in his life. Until he realizes there's something sinister behind the death of his son’s mother. And that both the boy and Jillian may be in danger. As Zane works with Jillian to secure his son's future, keeping his heart-armor intact becomes far more difficult than he imagined. Because while Jillian might not huff and puff, her patience and tenderness are relentlessly chipping away at his barricades. The Big Bad Wolfe fears nothing. Except failing those he loves. He’ll do anything to protect his son…including temporarily marrying Jillian. Then he’s determined to return to his safe, solitary existence. But when his past and present collide in a devastating barrage of emotions…which future will Zane choose? Words: 104,204