This is the second book in series with the Tate family. This was Lucas's book, and he broke my heart. We constantly have read that he was a cold person, but that he was gorgeous, after reading why he was that way, it was so sad, it wasn't that he didn't care about others, he felt that he couldn't let them get close or he would hurt them. I knew he wasn't a bad person, with how he was with Chloe (from first book) he may not have been friendly, but he was protective. In this book, we meet Grace, a recent widow who is attracted to Lucas, even though she does not even like him, but the feeling is mutual. Of course, that goes to hell in a hand basket, when they act on mutual attraction, and you need to read, to know everything that is happening with her. Eventually Lucas, does give Van his forgiveness (again from first story) and I am happy about that, I can't wait for the next book..Wolf what is going on???

Love this series. The Tate men are hot alpha males you want protecting you. I found I wasn't disappointed with this page turner.
Lucas Tate is left with a mission from his deceased adoptive father. The only thing Lucas wants is to get it over with so he can ship back out. Sure he could pass it on to someone else but he enjoys a challenge and Grace Ryan is a challenge. She is also an ex colleagues widow. He doesn't even think he likes the woman but he will protect her at all costs.
Grace Ryan doesn't know trouble is lurking. Trouble that her deceased husband left at her doorstep. But Grace has a an unknown ally in Lucas Tate, even though he's a man she is unsure about. Especially when the chemistry between them starts to spark.
But Lucas is a man who's cold and doesn't want anyone close. Then gradually Grace starts breaking his walls down. Will he let her in or will he push her away to keep her safe?

Grace is an artist and a widow. Lucas is a Navy SEAL sniper, cold, and was friends with her husband. When his father passes away, he leaves each of the boys a letter. Lucas' said to protect Grace because her husband sold weapons to a very bad man. Grace's husband got the money but the man didn't get the guns. Now he's after Grace to get his money back.
Lucas takes her back to his apartment and keeps her there until he can sort this mess out. What he doesn't expect is to find her attractive and want her. He still has his walls up and tells her this is all he can give her.
They've both had rough pasts especially Lucas and he thinks he doesn't deserve to be loved. Can Grace convince him or will he walk away?
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