Damon Brookes is the epitome of danger. Unapologetically arrogant. A renowned playboy. A shrewd businessman. That's just on the surface. He's hiding a dark, brutal past. A dangerous man. A dominant lover. He demands control. And that's something Alana Halton won't give. The best of the best. A guarded loner. A street-smart entrepreneur. She's haunted by an awful past. A dangerous woman. An unyielding lover. Always in control. Sparks fly when they're thrown together to take down a mutual enemy. Working so closely together is a true test of their control. Despite the high stakes, the burgeoning passion between them can't be contained. Will it be their road to ruin, or a path to a much-needed peace? \\This book is part of an ongoing quick-read mini-series and contains cliffhangers. \\

He’s broken his rules. One taste and Alana Halton is under his skin. He’s addicted as hell. But she’s so hot and cold, holding him at bay. Fortunately, he’s always enjoyed a challenge. He'll have her submission. It’s only a matter of time. She’s allowed him to get close. Too close. Damon Brookes thinks she’s his to protect and love. He’s gonna get a brutal wake-up call. She’s not a damsel-in-distress needing a white knight. What he wants from her, she’s not prepared to give. Sexual submission and emotional attachment aren’t in her makeup. It’s time to walk away.

Her walls have come crashing down. Alana is his now. But a dangerous secret could destroy them. She can never find out He’ll make sure of it No matter what he has to do. He won’t lose her. She’s taken the risk and let Damon in. But being open leaves her vulnerable. It’s just the in that her dangerous ex needs. With him stirring up trouble, a hit hanging over their heads, and Damon acting suspiciously, it seems the universe is intent on pulling them apart.

She’s discovered his secret. Alana knows he did it to protect her. She just needs time to get past it. The danger they’re in reaches a tipping point. He needs her all in with him. This is their last stand. He betrayed her. She knows Damon was trying to shield her, though. It still burns, his revelation leaving her reeling. But there’s too much at stake to dwell on it. She knows he’s on her side, no question. They have to stand together, or they’ll lose everything. The stakes are higher than they’ve ever been. It’s do, or die.