I didn’t mean to fall for a man—let alone two at once.
Especially not in the middle of a manhunt.
I moved back to Birchwood Springs to help my mom with the bakery.
What I got was a kidnapping, a conspiracy, and two men willing to burn the world down to protect me.
Malerick Timberbridge is broody, guarded, and far too used to being alone.
Cassian Harlan is the new bartender—or so he says. He’s chaos in a tactical vest and the only one who can crack Mal’s hardened exterior.
They’ve been through hell together.
But somehow, I’ve become the thread pulling them back together.
What we have isn’t simple.
It doesn’t follow rules. It doesn’t fit a label.
It just . . . is.
They make me feel seen.
Protected.
Wanted.
But this isn’t just about love.
It’s about survival.
This is our final stand.
And maybe—if we’re lucky—it’s the start of something that lasts.
The Timberbridge brothers’ journey ends here—where found family holds strong, secrets come undone, and love refuses to ask us to choose.
Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author.
She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breaths away. Her books are the perfect blend of steamy and heartfelt, filled with emotional characters and explosive chemistry. Her writing takes readers to new heights, providing a variety of tears, laughs, and shocking moments that leave fans on the edge of their seats.
She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, her youngest two children, and three fluffy dogs.
When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family. At nights, she likes to binge watch shows or movies with her equally geeky husband.