Holden Brooke and Ryder Winfield have waited years to build a life together. Now, on the brink of sealing their bond, constant travel, relentless work schedules, and mounting frustrations threaten to tear them apart.
Holden, a dedicated high school principal, and Ryder, an overworked FBI agent, find themselves caught between old wounds and new resentments-until a dangerous figure from Holden's past resurfaces, forcing them into a deadly game. As the threat grows closer, secrets hidden within their home blur the line between love and survival.
With everything they've fought for hanging by a thread, Holden and Ryder must confront the truth about their relationship-and each other-before time runs out."Raw, gripping, and impossible to put down. Holden and Ryder's story proves that love, when tested by fire, burns even brighter."
---- Advanced Reader Review
About the Author
Dahlia Rae writes emotionally charged romances where love is hard-won and fiercely protected. Their stories blend suspense, heartfelt character struggles, and swoon-worthy moments, creating unforgettable journeys for readers who crave depth and intensity. When they're not writing, Dahlia enjoys late-night plotting sessions, coffee-fueled edits, and dreaming up stories where even the most broken hearts find their way home.