Avoiding trouble was always my plan. Until he came crashing back into my life. He’s a rugged mountain man and ex-soldier with scars that run deep. Lincoln Matthews isn’t just broken—he’s dangerous, unpredictable, and impossible to ignore. And now, fate has us working side by side. But as I get to know him, I see the pain he hides behind those hardened eyes. He’s fighting his demons, and the closer we get, the more our chemistry ignites. Just when I think I can trust him, his past returns with a vengeance. Now, his enemies have me in their sights. I want to run, but I need him more than ever. Will he protect me… or break me for good?