Ryker - nyssa kathryn

Sometimes, the quest for vengeance can cost more than youre willing to pay.

Blakely Sullivan was a foreign aid worker in the Middle East when a deadly bombing took the lives of families shed come to know and love, collateral damage in someone elses war.

Shes spent the last year coming to terms with the senseless loss, healing from the pain.

and trying to ease the guilt of someone equally important-the special forces soldier she grew close to on her mission.

Ryker blames himself for the deaths, and when he wont take her calls, she has no choice but to seek him out.

Ryker Harps final mission as a Delta ended in devastation and loss.

Not only did he and his teammates barely escape Beirut with their lives, but locals hed befriended were targeted by the enemy.

Since leaving the military, his life has taken more than one unexpected turn, but the guilt remains, and so does his ultimate goal: to annihilate the man who caused such death and destruction.

He cant allow any distractions-least of all a beautiful aid worker he cant forget.

and doesnt deserve.

When Blakely shows up in Lindeman, Ryker tries to keep his distance to ensure her safety.

But its too late.

His enemy has found him.

And history may repeat itself if Ryker cant protect everyone he loves most.

starting with Blakely.