Investigator Brenna Jensen thought her peaceful life in Riverton, North Dakota, unshakable—until a serial killer turned her quiet town into a horror story. Relentless and fearless, she refuses to back down, even as the killer taunts her with every move. When FBI agent Nick Tarver arrives to help find the serial killer, his commanding presence only complicates matters. Brenna is determined to keep her distance, but Nick’s intense dedication—and undeniable allure—prove impossible to ignore. As the snow begins to thaw, the river rises and so too does the body count. The stakes grow chillingly personal when Brenna realizes the killer’s hit list includes her name. With time running out, she must rely on Nick’s expertise—and the growing connection between them—to outwit a killer in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Previously published as Dakota Meltdown, this edition has been completely revised, expanded, and enhanced with even more heart-pounding romance and gripping twists. If you loved it before, you’ll love it even more now—if you’re new to the story, get ready for an unforgettable ride!
Author
Award-winning author Elle James grew up as an air force military brat. She received her work ethic from her rock-solid father, her creative streak from her artistic mother and inspiration from her writing partner and sister, Delilah Devlin. As a former member of the army reserves and a current member of the air force reserves, she's traveled across the United States and to Germany, managed a full-time job, and raised three wonderful children. She and her husband have even tried their hands at ranching exotic birds (ostriches, emus and rheas) in the Texas hill country. Ask her, and she'll tell you what it's like to go toe-to-toe with an angry three-hundred-and-fifty-pound bird and live to tell about it! Her adventures in the army and air force reserves, and the wild antics of her life on a small ranch in Texas give her fodder for mystery, suspense and humor in her writing. Elle writes gothic, paranormal mystery for the Harlequin Intrigue line and paranormal romantic comedy for Dorchester Publishing. A former manager of computer programming and project management professionals, Elle is happy she now has the opportunity to pursue her writing full time.
