In this steamy second chance romance, military hero Brandon Forte returns to his hometown to escape his past and follow his passions—but when the stunning Sophie Kim re-enters his life, he’s reminded that love is the greatest risk of all.

After multiple tours of duty, Forte returns to his hometown on a personal mission: to open a facility for military service dogs like Haydn, a German shepherd who's seen his share of combat and loss. It also brings him back to Sophie, a beacon of light in his life—and the one woman he can't have. But Forte's success means he's made enemies in high places. Enemies who are now after Sophie ...

When Forte enlisted and left without saying goodbye, Sophie did her best to move on. But with her first love back in town, looking sexier than ever, she's constantly reminded of what they could have had. Then after he risks himself for her, Sophie realizes she'll have to put her life in the hands of the man who broke her heart, knowing the danger—and the sparks between them—could consume them both.