Ten years ago, Victoria Kelly escaped a brutal marriage and the deadly grip of the Russian mob—the Bratva. With a psychology degree within reach and a new life finally taking shape, she's determined to keep her dark past buried. But she’s never forgotten one unfulfilled moment of passion with Alexander Tarankov. He saved her life. Then vanished.
FBI Strike Force Agent Kyle Gates once operated deep cover under the name Alexander Tarankov. Now, taking down New York City’s newest Bratva leader is his sole focus. Until he runs headfirst into the woman he nearly died saving. The chemistry that nearly consumed them a decade ago flares back to life. But as the ex-wife of a convicted Bratva, Victoria is still off limits and tied to the same criminal empire he’s determined to destroy.
Getting close to Kyle is dangerous, threatening everything Victoria has worked so hard to achieve. And, it puts her back on the Bratva’s radar. Kyle knows they want something from her. The question, is what.
With a relentless enemy closing in and shocking revelations threatening everything they believe, Victoria and Kyle must risk their hearts to stay alive. Because the biggest threats are the truths they've been running from for far too long.
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.