The New York Times–bestselling author of Killer’s Prey returns to Conard County—where a stranger has moved to town . . . With a scar on his cheek and wounds on his soul, the only thing Allison McMann’s new neighbor reveals is his name. But when a toxin kills some cattle and Allison is charged with finding its source, Jerrod Marquette appoints himself her protector. The ex-military man has the skills to keep her safe, yet Allison doesn’t need—or want—his help. His midnight eyes see too much, his powerful body ignites feelings long buried. Even when she learns of the danger lurking in the mountains she tracks, Allison can’t help feeling the greatest danger lies within her . . . in her white-hot lust for the mysterious outsider. “Suspense winds its way through a story with two complex, yet vulnerable characters at its center. Efficient storytelling, good pacing and a unique plot make this story one good read.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars)