Can three broken men heal themselves and each other? How strong is the power of love? Can Corbin and Ace help Duke see he could have a new family and be an orphan no more?

John "Duke" Chambers

Hated? Yeah, I'll take it and return it inspades.

That's my motto when I begin working at GEA-A at GiuseppeTorrente's request. My life isn't bad before I track down Giuseppe—I'd been adrill sergeant in the Marines, garnering the respect of men and women with whomI've served. I have two women who love me like a son, and a "little" olderbrother I adore. Everything is great until fate sticks her nose into my lifeand upends it, leaving me filled with anger and hatred. I discover a truth Inever want to accept, but is there more than meets the eye?

Corbin Barr

I'm trying to adapt to a whole new life after fleeing Arkansas forNew York. I have past wrongs to atone for after participating in things thathurt my brother Shay and my cousin Chase. The guilt is soul deep, especiallysince I'm harboring my own secrets. My unrequited crush on one of theprofessionals at GEA-A doesn't help anything.

Angel "Ace" Hampton

I've lived a million lives—everything from an MMA fighter to amercenary to a bodyguard. I've been lucky enough to meditate with monks inTibet, and I've done my fair share of beating fear into the reluctant. I'vetraveled the world, meeting men from all walks of life, but when GiuseppeTorrente asks for assistance, it's important not to turn the man down.

What I don't expect to find is a brotherhood of securityprofessionals unafraid to do what's necessary to protect those who are underattack. Among them, I find himself drawn to two men. I'm not cut out formonogamy. Can I be faithful to two unique men who have their own pasts to fight?