Five months ago, SG-5 operative Eli McKenzie was in deep
cover in Mexico, infiltrating a Spectra ring that kidnaps
young girls and sells them into a life beyond imagining.
Not being able to move on the Spectra scum right away was
torture for the tough-but-compassionate superspy. But that
wasn't the only problem-someone on the inside was slowly
poisoning Eli, clouding his judgment and forcing him to
make an abrupt trip back to the Smithson Group's
headquarters to heal. Now, Eli's ready to return...with a
vengeance. It seems his quick departure left a private
investigator named Stella Banks in some hot water. Spectra
operatives have nabbed the nosy Stella and are awaiting
word on how to handle her disposal. Eli knows the only way
to save her life and his is to reveal himself to Stella and
get her to trust him. Seeing the way Stella takes care of
the frightened girls melts Eli's armor, and soon, they find
that the best way to survive this brutal assignment is to
steal time in each other's arms. It's a bliss Eli's intent
on keeping, no matter what he has to do to protect it.
Because Eli McKenzie has unfinished business with Spectra-
and with the woman who has renewed his heart-and this is
one man who always finishes what he starts...