The murk of the swamp has nothing on this situation...

Velina Young never pictured leaving her life in California behind on a dime to find out what was happening with a half-brother she'd never even met in person. However, that's what she does when Garnett suddenly stops texting. She's in New Orleans for the first time in her life, standing outside the Voodoo Bastard's lair about to face its dragon...

Saint thinks nothing of the spitfire chick walking in the front door to the club one late afternoon. Girls like her are a dime a dozen, looking for a thrill or a ride – except he couldn't be more wrong if he tired with this one.

Tempers spark, anger flares, and these two seem like they're destined to be enemies...

At the end of the day, loyalties are tested, and trust is in short supply, as both learn to navigate a criminal underworld more dangerous than ever before.