A threat. A ghost from the past. A murder. And two tortured souls seeking solace in each other.

Ex-Navy SEAL Leif Ramsey—known as Phoenix—has fallen hard for the fierce and fiery Kelly Taylor. But his top priority is protecting her from the stalker who's sending her menacing texts. The tormentor's latest message is so chilling, Leif can hardly bear to show Kelly. But when he finally does...

Kelly knows exactly who sent it—a person she thought was gone forever. Determined not to let fear derail her new job or her budding relationship with Leif, Kelly tries to maintain her composure. But her abusive mother has resurfaced, demanding to see her, and her stalker is closing in.

An unexpected murder shatters their fragile sense of security, leaving Kelly and Leif reeling. With every turn, the stakes rise, and their bond is tested. Someone is watching, ready to obliterate everything in his path to get what he wants.