#1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan goes all in with this sexy romantic thriller set among the dangersâboth man-made and naturalâof Nevadaâs breathtaking landscape.
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Vienna Mortenson isnât your typical gambler. She prefers to stay under the radar, using her poker winnings to support her family and her community, including the local search and rescue team, which she heads up. Out in the backcountry thereâs no time for hesitation when lives are on the line. Vienna prides herself on being tough and decisive. Sheâs not the sort to make a fool of herself over a guy, especially one who left her high and dry without a backward glance.
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Zale Vizziniâs job constantly puts him in harmâs way. Working undercover and disappearing for months at a time isnât exactly a recipe for a stable relationship. Despite the challenges and the risks, Zale wants something real with Vienna. He just needed time to figure out how to be in her life without putting her in danger. Now, heâs determined to win her back, and heâs ready to lay all his cards on the table.
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As their friendsâ wedding approaches, Zale takes advantage of the festivities to make a play for Viennaâs heart. But there are more deadly forces waiting to strike in the rugged terrain of Nevada and the western Sierras. Soon both of their lives are threatened, and the odds are stacked against them....