Detective Troy Cavanaugh had never met a woman who didn't like him—until Agent Delene D'Angelo crossed his path. Thrown together by a murder investigation, Troy's attempts to get closer to the sexy parole officer were met with staunch disinterest. But Troy had also never turned away from a challenge…. Delene hadn't escaped the clutches of her abusive ex just to fall prey to another smooth-talking pretty boy. And yet she couldn't help falling for Troy's lethal charm, or the tender love he offered to heal her fragile heart. But Delene was living a lie, and when her past caught up to her, would Troy be able to protect her?