New York Times bestselling author Melody Anneโs novel of dangerous secrets, dark pasts, and sizzling heat.
No one would guess that dedicated teacher Arden Forbes is a billionaire. His profession gives him a purpose that wealth alone canโt provide. Heโs developing another passion, too, for Keera Thompson, the new principal. Sheโs beautiful, enigmatic, guarded, andโafter a series of violent school break-insโin need of protection. And Arden is eager to supply it. But what he wants most is to unearth the mysteries that surround her.
After a troubling past, Keera thought sheโd be safe in this sleepy town and that sheโd never be shaken again. Yet nothing has unsettled Keera more than her desire for Ardenโhonorable, gorgeous, and available when she craves him. But despite their explosive chemistry, when it comes to letting Arden in, Keera has her limitsโฆand her secrets.
As the threats escalate, Keera fears that everything sheโs been running from is closing in, and thereโs only one man to trust. But will the truth drive Arden awayโฆor will it bring the two closer than ever before?
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