Jeb was used to tough assignments, but this latest would be the biggest challenge of his career. The prey: a ruthless murderer - and his ex-best friend. The bait: pretty Nicole Callison - the killer's sister. Jeb knew Nicole would never turn away her own brother, so he renewed their old ties and waited.

But the once-gawky teenager had grown into a seductive - yet too trusting - woman. And Jeb was powerless to resist the passion that quickly flared between them. But would her love turn to ashes when she discovered the bitter truth - that he could take her brother dead or alive?