NO PROMISES TO KEEP Unnaturally calm, they called her. But a lifetime spent confronting the unexpected made it quite natural for Shiloh Reese. However, her control was almost shattered the night she found a nearly naked stranger—obviously in need of her help—sprawled across her bed. For Shiloh knew he was from a world she'd long since left behind ... Connor McQuade used people. Got them talking. Exploited them. And left. In the world of espionage, there were no attachments, no regrets. Until now. Now there was Shiloh. Cool, unflappable Shy, who helped him without question because there was need. Daring, courageous Shy, who stared unblinkingly into the face of danger. Because of him. But with his life of uncertain tomorrows, how could Connor promise her forever in return?

Chandra Lansing was a woman with dangerous information. Of that, Naval Investigative agent Linc Reese was certain - though she certainly couldn't hide much in the swimsuit she'd been wearing when he'd fished her out of the Pacific. But Linc knew only too well the look of desperation - and this blue-eyed mermaid seemed burdened to the breaking point. Beguiled, he ached to help her...before she was thrown once again into jeopardy. Bitter experience had proved to Chandra Lansing that every man had his price. Yet here was Linc Reese, ready to track down her would-be murderer, demanding nothing in return. Half-wild in love with him for that alone, she couldn't allow it. For the peril surrounding her was darker than he knew.