Former bounty hunter Marc DiLeo is not the guy Courtney Gerard wants helping her. But finding a kid who's been missing for a long time takes priority over her personal preferences. And if anyone can locate the child, Marc can – even with his injury. So she'll overlook his attitude. As they follow cold leads together, Courtney glimpses beneath his tough exterior to something surprising – caring, compassion... vulnerability. That softer side proves more irresistible than his good looks. An unexpected – and unexpectedly intense – attraction flares between them making her wonder why she never saw this before. Suddenly the man she was determined to avoid is the only man she wants close!