Thanks to the dwarven mother who disappeared when she was four, Matti Puletasi has the strength of a bear and the stamina of an ox. It would have been better for her love life if she had the beauty of a swan and the grace of a gazelle, but at least she’s got a right hook that can knock bad guys through brick walls. Unfortunately, her unorthodox method of fighting crime hasn’t gone unnoticed, and when her enemies frame her for murder, the authorities don’t believe she’s innocent. If Matti doesn’t want to spend the rest of her life in jail, she must find a way to clear her name. The only person willing to help is a haughty elf assassin from another realm. He’s handsome, powerful, and deadly, but he’s got an agenda of his own. She dare not trust him—or be attracted to him. But if she can’t prove she’s innocent, the assassin will be the least of her worries.