Zhara Barkline's life has been fairly simple. She's a successful club owner who's content with her life despite her inability to approach the one woman she wants most. Then, one misstep from her cousin puts Zhara's life at risk leaving her in the care of the woman of her dreams.Ryle isn't the settling down type. She's a private security agent and lives for the thrill of the job. Being charged with handling Zhara's security is no big deal. Ryle wants her, but can't give Zhara anything real.Zhara needs more than a fling, but as danger draws nearer the passion between Zhara and Ryle explodes creating a heat wave that might destroy them before any killer gets a chance.