My family’s ties to a certain set of crime lords are more tangled and volatile than the wires in an IED. They’ve called on me to disarm a situation ready to explode, but in spite of all my training, I’m not sure any of us are getting out of this unscathed.

That’s especially true when I find out the black-ops mission I’ve signed up for is commanded by none other than Sadie Watts, the girl who left me in the dust so many years ago I should be over it. But I’m not, and seeing her again, especially in such close quarters, is a distraction I can’t afford.

I know what I’m out here fighting for—my brothers; my sister; the USA—but as we close in on our target, I start to wonder if it’s not her I’m fighting for too.

Step into the world of Anne Elliot, a woman haunted by a decision made eight years ago, under the weight of societal pressure and trusted advice. In her youth, she broke off an engagement with the passionate and determined Frederick Wentworth. But fate isn't done with them. Now, as the past collides with the present, Captain Wentworth returns – successful, handsome, and seemingly indifferent to Anne.

As Anne navigates a maze of old flames, familial follies, and societal snobbery, she must confront feelings she thought she'd laid to rest. Can love truly stand the test of time, or will pride and prejudice rob Anne and Wentworth of a second chance?