Hunter Fitzsimon's life comes to an end after he wanders into the wrong part of a cavern and is brutally tortured by the Others. As a Paladin warrior, his physical body can regenerate back to the living, but this time is different. His vocal chords are damaged due to screaming during the attack, he now walks with a limp and the worst damage is his shattered soul, the panic attacks and the lack of confidence that he can no longer do the job his is born to do. He has to leave Missouri, where his nightmares are the worst, so he decides to take a job with the Seattle Paladins. Devlin Bane's crew finds a small barrier that needs to be watched and patrolled, which is located in Justice Point, a remote area perfect for Hunters needs.

Tate Justice, an aspiring romance writer, received an inheritance from her uncle that includes a monster Victorian home complete with extra rooms and a tea shop. What she really needs to get her above water is some extra income. Renting the apartment above the garage is perfect, but she has not received one response to her ad -- until the arrival of a stranger. Now she must make a decision to either wait for a better offer or allow the limping, angry, dangerous-looking man to have the space. Her curiosity wins out, especially when she witnesses him being a complete sweetheart to the elderly women in town, while being a complete bear to her. Definitely a puzzle to figure out and she has nothing but time.

This new installment to the Paladin series is my favorite yet. Dark and brooding with quick wit and a sizzling attraction that is irresistible. A fun read!