Payne Protection’s latest hire has a secret agenda—but his heart keeps getting in the way. A romantic thrill ride from the USA Today–bestselling author. Digital security specialist Nikki Payne is eager to prove herself. So when former marine Lars Ecklund asks for her help in tracking down his sister, Nikki happily volunteers her services. But she doesn’t anticipate falling for her role as nanny and bodyguard to a baby they’re protecting . . . or uncovering a raging hunger for guarded Lars. To find out what happened to his sibling, Lars must get into a fortified mansion at any cost and track down an elusive lawyer. But his fierce desire for Nikki is complicating everything. Putting the stunning spitfire in danger doesn’t sit easily with him, yet he has no choice if he’s to reclaim his sister—or create a future with this new family. Praise for the novels of Lisa Childs “Atmospheric, emotional, and well-told.” —Lori Wilde, New York Times–bestselling author “Grabs you from page one . . . Lisa Childs paints an eerie, haunting suspense that will keep you riveted until the very last page!” —Rita Herron USA Today–bestselling author “Childs knows how to keep readers riveted.” —RT Book Reviews