Tinley Marigold used to jump at any sound and feared the dark, but since Maverick arrived in the small town of Crumpet Washington almost a year ago, Tinley feels safe. He only wishes that Maverick would tell him the real reason he came to Crumpet. Maverick wasn’t in Crumpet by accident, he was here with a purpose and a job to do. Protect Tinley star at all costs. He’s pretty sure that doesn’t mean sleep with the beautiful man. Best laid plans and all… Tinley is like a fever in Maverick’s blood and when a bad man comes calling, he’ll be the deadly force that removes all obstacles. Fever is part of the Operation Justice Force world and this story’s time-line comes slightly after Lethal (Operation Justice for book one).