The snipers bullet missed by three inches. Next time, they wont.
As heir to a crime family empire, Nico has survived this long through paranoia, bulletproof glass, and the absolute certainty that trusting anyone is a luxury he cant afford. But when his father delivers an ultimatum—accept professional protection or be removed from operations—Nicos carefully controlled world implodes.
Enter Camden Rios. Ex-Army Ranger. Security specialist. Doesnt work for criminals.
Until now.
The moneys too good to refuse. The clients too stubborn to keep alive. And the attraction burning between them? Thats the kind of complication that gets people killed.
Cams job...
Someone wants Nico Valente dead.
The snipers bullet missed by three inches. Next time, they wont.
As heir to a crime family empire, Nico has survived this long through paranoia, bulletproof glass, and the absolute certainty that trusting anyone is a luxury he cant afford. But when his father delivers an ultimatum—accept professional protection or be removed from operations—Nicos carefully controlled world implodes.
Enter Camden Rios. Ex-Army Ranger. Security specialist. Doesnt work for criminals.
Until now.
The moneys too good to refuse. The clients too stubborn to keep alive. And the attraction burning between them? Thats the kind of complication that gets people killed.
Cams job is simple: keep Nico breathing. But when youre protecting someone 24/7, professional distance becomes impossible. You learn how they take their coffee. You memorize the scar on their ribs. You start caring more about their safety than your own.
And when the next assassin comes—because theres always a next one—you realize youd take a bullet for them without thinking twice.
Some jobs are about money. Others are about survival. This one? This ones about discovering that love is the most dangerous protection of all.
First in the Blood Oath Bargains series. Complete story, but youll be addicted to this crime family by the final page.
