A killer roams Kansas City as a tornado approaches in this romantic suspense thriller from a USA Today–bestselling author. There was no way Deputy Commissioner George Madigan was going to let his beautiful assistant fall prey to a stalker. Because Elise Brown wasn't just another employee. Her vulnerable blue eyes triggered all of George's protective instincts . . . and now her life was in jeopardy. Working together almost 24/7 to bring the perp to justice—and sharing kisses passionate enough to ignite a Kansas City heat wave—George and Elise had forged the kind of partnership that could keep her out of harm's way and potentially lead to happily ever after. Until a deadly tornado struck and Elise was taken hostage. . . .