Ten years ago, Victoria Kelly fled her husband and the Russian criminal underworld—the Bratva. Her dream of becoming a psychologist is finally about to come true, but her future hinges on leaving the past behind. So why can’t she forget one unfulfilled moment of passion with sexy Alexander Tarankov? He saved her life. Then vanished.
FBI Strike Force Agent Kyle Gates buries himself in his job, anything to ease the suffering that comes from deep loss…and guilt. Taking down the city’s newest Bratva leader is his sole focus. Until he runs headfirst into the woman he nearly died saving. She’s twice as beautiful now and a force to be reckoned with. Poignant memories resurface, igniting sparks that more than a decade of separation failed to extinguish. But as the ex-wife of a high-ranking Bratva he put in prison, she’s still a thousand percent off limits.
Despite their simmering passion, Kyle’s presence in Victoria’s life threatens everything she’s worked so hard to achieve. And hide. Working with him puts her back on the Bratva’s radar. When her obsessive ex tracks her down, Kyle’s priorities change. Now, keeping Victoria safe is the only thing that matters. To stay alive, they’ll have to confront dangers from the past and shocking truths that will either save them…or destroy them.
While this book does contain domestic violence, it is so much more a story of courage, healing, and the ultimate triumphant journey to finding the joy and happiness we all deserve.
Tee O'Fallon is the bestselling, award-winning author of the K-9 Special Ops, Federal K-9, NYPD Blue & Gold Series, and FBI Strike Force Series. Tee spent twenty-three years as a federal agent conducting complex, long- and short-term criminal investigations, including undercover operations, across many agencies at the federal level, and four years conducting multi-state investigations as a police investigator. It felt only natural to combine her hands-on experience in the field with her love of romantic suspense. Tee has lived in New York State most of her life with a five-year stop in Colorado. When not writing, Tee enjoys cooking, gardening, chocolate, lychee martinis, and all creatures canine.