Duty and danger bring an alpha hero to Mystery, Montana.

Waylon Fitzgerald had a life of adventure all planned out – one that did not include returning to his family's ranch to bring his missing ex–wife into custody for murder. With so much bad blood between them, the sexy military police officer understands why his ex's sister, Christina Bell, hates him. And yet he and Christina spark a sizzling attraction.

When Winnie, Christina's adorable ward, goes missing – her mother a killer at large – Waylon's world is upended. Will he redeploy to follow his passions around the world...or stay where his heart has found an unexpected Christmas present?