"Break up with Chase Dexter, or I'll kill him."

Holly Anna Paladin never expected such a gut-wrenching ultimatum. But the man threatening her makes it clear he's dead serious. With home invasions, hidden cameras, and bomb threats, Holly must make some serious choices.

Whatever Holly decides, the consequences will either break her heart or break her soul. She tries to match wits with the masked man, but he's always a step ahead of her. The more she fights, the deeper she's drawn into the perilous situation.

Dealing with the ultimatum, her sister's wedding problems, and riots that have broken out in the city, Holly's nearly at her breaking point. She must discover the identity of this mystery man before someone she loves dies. But the deceit is threatening to pull her under . . . six feet under.