A woman on the run finds a man who will stand by her side in this scorching hot series debut by the author of the Bad Boy Biker novels. After escaping her violent ex-boyfriend, Jane Beaumont is on her way home to Bay City, Oregon, with a cat, a hundred grand in cash, and a pistol. She's planning to lay low at her Beaumont Body Shop, a car detailer where her brother secretly runs a private investigation agency. The only wrench in her plan is Kage Archer: sexy, strong, and determined to protect Jane at all costs. She's wanted Kage for years, but putting him in harm's way is not a risk she's willing to take. Kage is no stranger to the dark side of life, and when Jane expressed her interest in him years ago, he pushed her away for her own good. Now, after learning of all she's endured, Kage can't leave her side—or hide his burning need for her. But when danger comes knocking, can Kage convince Jane that the safest place to be is in his arms?