Librarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here. Who is he? What does he want? He takes a step closer to me and I realize that I know him. I haven’t seen him in years but I’ve never stopped thinking about him. He is dark, rich and powerful and he has a secret. Anger rushes through me. Who does he think he is coming here? But when I open my mouth to yell at him, our lips touch and I can’t pull away…

When Tyler McDermott escapes from prison, he takes me hostage. No, I do not fall in love with my captor. Tyler is an innocent man who was framed for a heinous double murder. Of course, I do not know that yet. All that I know is that he has a knife to my throat. All that I know is that if I want to live, I have to let him in. This simple act of courage will change my safe life forever and show me that true love is possible after all. But what happens when that love is not enough?

Librarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here. This was supposed to be so easy. We go out west and start a new life. But then a gun goes off and everything changes. What happens now? How do we get through this? My hopes start to evaporate with each passing moment. But as long as Tyler is breathing, I have to keep fighting. I am fighting for both of us now. But is that enough?

From the bestselling author with over 1 million books sold comes a new addictive romantic suspense that you won’t be able to put down. Everyone thinks I’m a murderer and after a while, it’s easier to just give in. That’s what I learned in prison.But what about now that I’m free? I have outrun my past. I have a new life, a future.But what about my old identity?Isabelle thinks it’s worth fighting for. Isabelle thinks that I can get my sentence erased. But I know better. Corruption runs deep. That’s why I got convicted in the first place. I want to clear my name, but at what cost? What more will I have to give up in order to get to the truth? Praise for Charlotte Byrd “BEST AUTHOR YET! Charlotte has done it again! There is a reason she is an amazing author and she continues to prove it! I was definitely not disappointed in this series!!” ★★★★★“LOVE!!! I loved this book and the whole series!!! I just wish it didn't have to end. I am definitely a fan for life!!! ★★★★★“Extremely captivating, sexy, steamy, intriguing, and intense!” ★★★★★“Addictive and impossible to put down.” ★★★★★“What a magnificent story from the 1st book through book 6 it never slowed down always surprising the reader in one way or the other. Nicholas and Olive's paths crossed in a most unorthodox way and that's how their story begins it's exhilarating with that nail biting suspense that keeps you riding on the edge the whole series. You'll love it!” ★★★★★“What is Love Worth. This is a great epic ending to this series. Nicholas and Olive have a deep connection and the mystery surrounding the deaths of the people he is accused of murdering is to be read. Olive is one strong woman with deep convictions. The twists, angst, confusion is all put together to make this worthwhile read.” ★★★★★“Fast-paced romantic suspense filled with twists and turns, danger, betrayal, and so much more.” ★★★★★“Decadent, delicious, & dangerously addictive!” - Amazon Review ★★★★★“Titillation so masterfully woven, no reader can resist its pull. A MUST-BUY!” - Bobbi Koe, Amazon Review ★★★★★“Captivating!” - Crystal Jones, Amazon Review ★★★★★“Sexy, secretive, pulsating chemistry…” - Mrs. K, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Charlotte Byrd is a brilliant writer. I've read loads and I've laughed and cried. She writes a balanced book with brilliant characters. Well done!” -Amazon Review ★★★★★“Hot, steamy, and a great storyline.” - Christine Reese ★★★★★“My oh my....Charlotte has made me a fan for life.” - JJ, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Wow. Just wow. Charlotte Byrd leaves me speechless and humble… It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. Once you pick it up, you won't put it down.” - Amazon Review ★★★★★“ Intrigue, lust, and great characters...what more could you ask for?!” - Dragonfly Lady ★★★★★

Broken hearts do not fully heal. Even if they are mended, fissures remain and over time pressure can split open old wounds. There was a time when Emma and I were solid. There was a time when it was just the two of us against the world. I ignored the cracks beneath the surface. Now, everything is different. They are after us and they are not going to give up no matter what. They have more resources, more man-power, more strength. What do we have? We used to have each other, but now? I’m no longer certain we have even that. What happens when the new life we tried to build shatters once and for all?