Two strangers become unexpected allies in a world of intrigue and deception...Frustrated by his lack of progress in finding rogue operative Michael McCabe, British intelligence agent Geoffrey Sterling turns his attention to Sarah Kaufman, McCabe's ex-fianc?. Gambling she might lead him to the fugitive, Sterling dogs Sarah's steps from Delhi to Paris.After drug cartel thugs threaten Sarah's life, Sterling changes tactics: he'll keep Sarah with him to protect her, while at the same time use her as bait for McCabe. Shocked to discover her charismatic artist fianc? was an undercover agent whose activities put her own life at risk, Sarah reluctantly accepts Sterling's protection, agreeing to pose as a widowed guest at Sterling's Yorkshire estate until McCabe is located and her safety can be assured. Sterling doesn't share that McCabe is his quarry, nor that keeping Sarah with him has a dual purpose.As the days pass, Sarah and Sterling fight a growing attraction. When Sarah discovers discrepancies in Sterling's story, she is determined to uncover his true motives, no matter what the consequences. As lines between hero and villain blur, Sarah and Sterling face the fight of their lives. Trusting one another may prove the greatest risk of all...
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