Marriage of convenience? More like marriage of . Especially when it turns deadly. Ellery Cross did what she had to do to save her family from ruin. She married a man she wasn't in love with. Worse, she married a man she knew nothing about. But Ellery eventually learns all she needs to know about her husband. And sticking around is not an option. As part of the Harper Security Ops self-defense and tactical training unit, Kane Ramsey spends his days teaching people how to fight back. He promises to teach Ellery the same, even if he's the one that wants to protect her. In a perfect world, Ellery and Kane would live happily ever after. But she won't be distracted by dreams of a better tomorrow. Ellery has enough to worry about right now. And getting involved with Kane would not only be foolish, it could also be deadly for both of them.