DEA Agent Jason Walker became a widower at twenty-eight. Two years later heโs still torturing himself with guilt. Theyโd married young, and sheโd been his first love, but her illness changed everything. Theyโd fought a losing battle and heโd 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 brotherโs death of a drug overdose and her police officer fatherโs death in the line of duty were the driving forces behind her pursuit of a career in the DEA. In spite ofโor maybe because ofโher past, Mercy doesnโt 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? Heโd lost his first love, but is he ready for a forever love?