He was supposed to seize her assets. Instead, she's stolen his heart… Curvy, practical Jillian has spent her life trying to distance herself from her father. But now he's disappeared, leaving her saddled with his stolen millions, the world's most terrifying nutcracker collection, and a US Marshal knocking on her door. A US Marshal with a strange courtly manner and deep green eyes that make Jillian wish he'd strip away more than just her unwanted inheritance… As a dragon shifter from a reclusive, traditional clan, US Marshal Theo St. Vincent is baffled by many things in the outside world. Vending machines. Fairy tales where knights aren't vicious monsters. Not ravishing your one true mate the instant you lay eyes on her... Theo's old-fashioned charm and rock-hard body soon have Jillian fully complying with his investigation. But the US Marshals aren't the only ones interested in her father's ill-gotten gains. With Jillian in danger, Theo has to protect his mate…even if it means breaking all the rules.