DEA Agent Jason Walker became a widower at twenty-eight. Two years later heâs still torturing himself with guilt. Theyâd married young, and sheâd been his first love, but her illness changed everything. Theyâd fought a losing battle and heâd held her to the very end. Now he just wants to be left alone with his misery and memories.
Mercy James is no stranger to grief and loneliness. Her brotherâs death of a drug overdose and her police officer fatherâs death in the line of duty were the driving forces behind her pursuit of a career in the DEA. In spite ofâor maybe because ofâher past, Mercy doesnât believe in feeling sorry for others, or for herself.
When a case brings Jason and Mercy together, and their attraction heats up, can her tough, straightforwardness help Jason learn to live in the light again? Heâd lost his first love, but is he ready for a forever love?