Substance abuse counselor Samantha Richards believes in second chances and healing through honesty. So when her mysterious new neighbor moves in with his intense dark eyes and evasive answers, every instinct tells her to stay away. But the way Brandon Spencer's heated stare makes her pulse race? That's harder to ignore.Undercover cop Brandon Spencer has one job: infiltrate the drug ring operating out of his new apartment building. He can't afford distractions-especially not the gorgeous blonde next door whose soft heart could destroy his case. But when Samantha's in trouble, his protective instincts override everything else.Their attraction is explosive. Their philosophies couldn't be more opposite. She saves people from addiction. He puts dealers behind bars. She values trust above all. He's living a lie. But when late-night encounters turn into stolen kisses and burning nights, they're both in too deep to walk away.Then Samantha discovers the truth about who Brandon really is-and why he's really there. Now the man who made her body sing and her walls crumble might be the one person who could destroy everything she's worked for.Some secrets are worth keeping. Others are worth fighting for. But can a love built on deception ever become real?A steamy standalone romance with a protective alpha hero, a strong heroine who doesn't back down, and passion that ignites on every page. Jamie K. Schmidt is a three-time USA Today Bestseller for her steamy romances Life's A Beach, Heat, and The Cowboy's Daughter. Jamie's books have been called, "hot and sexy, with just the right amount of emotional punch," and "turbo-paced, gritty, highly sexual thrill rides." As a #1 best seller and a 2018 Romance Writers of America Rita® finalist in erotica, Jamie writes daily, drinks lots of tea, and sneaks away to play video games whenever she makes her deadlines. Along with her husband who lets her stick magnetic signs on his car about her books and her fifteen-year-old son who wants to be her cover model, Jamie lives in Connecticut with her two cats who hate each other and a dog who just wants to be cuddled up on a blanket.
