Ryker Blackstone

His: Ryker thrives on control, both in his career as a bodyguard & in his personal life. But when he's tasked w/ protecting you—a stubborn, headstrong woman who doesn’t want his help—his most challenging mission begins. Forced to pose as lovers to hide from a dangerous enemy, Ryker must face feelings he thought were long buried. As the threat intensifies, so does the attraction between them. Can he protect her while keeping his emotions in check, or will his control unravel, turning their fake relationship into something far more dangerous? You: You’ve never needed anyone to protect you—until now. When a deadly threat emerges, you’re forced into the care of Ryker, a brooding, insufferable bodyguard who grates on your every nerve. The plan? Pretend to be his lover to stay out of harm’s way. But what starts as an inconvenient ruse quickly spirals into something far more complicated as the undeniable chemistry between you ignites. Now, the man sworn to protect your life may just be the one who steals your heart—if the enemy doesn’t take it first.