Murder and mystery spark unexpected romance in this captivating new tale from the beloved New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth LowellOn the surface Shaye Townsend has little in common with Tanner. Hes a hard-edged big city cop come home to the historic Davis family ranch to settle his uncles estate. Shes working for an environmental conservancy that acquires and protects old ranchesand she wants to preserve the Davis homestead.When the suspicious death of Tanners uncle at his ranch throws the two opposites together, tempers flare and sparks fly. While they have trouble seeing eye to eye, Shaye and Tanner agree on one thing: They need to uncover the truth.Combining their unique skillsShayes low-key approach and local connections and Tanners experience as a homicide detectivethe unlikely pair share long nights in the pursuit of justice. Before they know it, the friction they generate turns to heat, igniting a love neither ever expected to find.They believe passion this intense cannot last. But when Shaye becomes a killers target, Tanner realizes hed give up anything to protect herincluding his life.