Hoag upholds her reputation as one of the honest writers in the suspense genre with this book, which not only has a highly complex mystery, multilayered suspense and serpentine plot, but also great characterizations...an entertaining and expertly crafted novel not to be missed.

In this unforgettable classic novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag, the promise of a new love is imperiled by the secrets of the past.

In the charming seaside town of Anastasia, California, Faith Kincaid is looking to start over after her bruising divorce from powerful, corrupt senator William Gerard. But the past still haunts her. As she prepares to testify against her ex at his high-profile bribery trial, the federal government is watching her every move. They’ve even sent a special agent, Shane Callan, to protect her. Faith doesn’t think she needs a bodyguard—especially one as physically formidable as Shane. But he refuses to take no for an answer.Soon the two are sharing secrets and the simmering attraction between them shows signs of sizzling out of control. But as Faith learns,Shane’s not a forever kind of guy—unless she can convince him to undergo a major change of heart.