Fleeing from a marriage gone bad, Emma King arrived in Detroit with the dream of opening a bed and breakfast and living a quiet life. When she first met Caesar Vega, they butted heads but soon became friends—and then friends with benefits. That arrangement suited them both, until it didn’t. Emma never imagined that she’d want another serious relationship until she realized that what she felt for Caesar went beyond what they’d agreed to. Afraid of what that might mean, Emma ended the benefit part of their relationship. For Caesar Vega, life was good. He had everything he ever a job, place to live, and the companionship of the men who’d given him the brotherhood he’d always sought. He wasn’t looking for anything more, even when he met Emma. It was only when she ended things that he realized he wanted more with her—but since it seemed she didn’t, he respected her decision. But now, Emma’s past has returned to haunt and hurt her. After an attempt to hide the attack, she is forced to confront not only her feelings for Caesar but her past as well—and this time, there’s nowhere to run. She’s got to face this threat head-on or lose everything, including her life. Caesar has no intention of losing Emma, ever. With his Nightshade brothers, and some unexpected allies, at his back, he will have to fight to be sure that she has the life she deserves. A life with him.