One threat. One bodyguard. One chance at love. When CEO Thali Pinzon's $300 million tech company makes her a target, she hires protection—and the man who shows up is Brody Hawthorne, the boy she left behind at Stanford ten years ago. Their connection is immediate and dangerous. Their chemistry is undeniable. Their situation is deadly. As threats escalate from surveillance to bombing to kidnapping, Thali must choose between the independence she's guarded fiercely and the partnership Brody offers. But in the shadows, someone is watching. Someone close. Someone she trusts with everything. With each attack growing more brutal and personal, Thali discovers that vulnerability isn't weakness—it's the only way to survive. And the person hunting her has everything to lose. Everything. Caught between her past, her present, and a love that could save or destroy her, Thali races to uncover the truth before the next attack. Because in a game where the stakes are life and death, the most dangerous thing might be falling in love with the only person who can keep her alive. A propulsive romantic thriller about trust, vulnerability, and the price of power—perfect for readers who crave both heart and suspense. Perfect for fans of: Bodyguard romance, romantic suspense, high-stakes thrillers, second-chance love.

**Content Warning: Contains scenes of violence (bombing, shooting, kidnapping), threat of violence, and adult romantic content.**