She was supposed to be his that night...until everything went wrong. Walt's an elite Guardian operative who never fails a mission. The night he planned to claim sweet, innocent Malia as his own, she was ripped away from him - taken as leverage to control her genius brother's groundbreaking quantum research. Now, healing from the bullets he took trying to protect her, Walt will stop at nothing to get her back. Trapped in a remote facility with other captive families, Malia struggles to hold onto hope as her brother is forced to build a device that could change - or destroy - the world. Her only comfort is knowing that Walt survived...and praying he'll find her before it's too late. But when unstable containment fields and devastating quantum reactions threaten catastrophic disaster, Walt and his team face a desperate race against time. Can he breach an impenetrable fortress, rescue the woman he's claimed as his, and prevent a scientific breakthrough from becoming a weapon of mass destruction? Or will he lose Malia forever to forces beyond their control? RESCUING MALIA is a high-stakes romantic suspense featuring a possessive alpha hero, a virgin heroine, and a rescue mission where failure isn't an option. This steamy, action-packed age-gap romance proves that even quantum physics is no match for fated love. Featured Romantic 1. Possessive Alpha Walt is a dominant, protective, and fiercely determined hero willing to do whatever it takes to rescue Malia. 2. Virgin Malia is portrayed as sweet, innocent, and untouched, with Walt being the only man she’s ever wanted. 3. Age-Gap There’s a notable age difference between Walt and Malia, adding emotional depth and power dynamics. 4. Kidnapping/Hostage Malia is kidnapped and held hostage, creating a high-stakes rescue mission. 5. Protective Walt risks his life to save her, emphasizing his role as her protector. 6. Race Against The story features a ticking clock element, as Walt must rescue Malia before a catastrophic disaster occurs. 7. Military/Elite Walt is a Guardian operative with special skills and a military background. 8. Wounded Walt is still recovering from gunshot wounds, adding vulnerability and personal stakes. 9. Hope in Despite dire circumstances, Malia’s hope that Walt will come for her adds emotional intensity and resilience.