Revenge can make even the best man fall….

After years of hatred boiling inside Pike Stevens, he finally had the chance to avenge his sister’s death, to bring down the man responsible for so much pain.

And he didn’t hesitate to pull the trigger.

Killing is nothing new to the ex-marine, except this time he wasn’t protecting his country, he wasn’t protecting his brothers, he was attempting to numb the pain slowly suffocating him.  Quietly suffering in a life filled with loneliness and regret, he’s accepted his punishment for not protecting the only person he’s ever loved.

In his experiences, he’s learned to always expect the worst.

He never expected to meet a woman who would bring light into his life, who would show him forgiveness and the beauty in acceptance.

He never expected a chance at redemption.

He never expected Isabella Hampton.