Manny Ortega is a young and extremely gifted Sandinista soldier fighting a Contra war in Nicaragua. During a government-sponsored function, Manny maneuvers his way into meeting the beautiful American doctor, Lily Campora. Seven incredible days of exploring each other is all it takes for Manny to fall in love with her; he even goes so far as telling her things he shouldn't. However, an ultimate betrayal and life-altering lie will separate them for 17 years.

Shortly after moving to Boston, Lily's son, Adam, is kidnapped while participating in a student exchange program in Sri Lanka. Frantic and desperate, Lily turns to Manny for help. While searching for Adam, they both wrestle with the truth about that fateful night in Managua. Can they find love again, or is it too late?

What an intoxicating read!! This is the fifth book in Cindy Gerard's Bodyguard series; it's amazing how they each get better and more fascinating as the scope of the characters grows. UNDER THE WIRE is witty, smart and captivating, and I can't wait for the next Bodyguard installment.