Marcus North was an intriguing mystery to the residents of Murphy's Point, Mississippi--especially Cally Burnett, the single mom who ran the B and B where Marcus stayed. But despite the instant attraction that flared between them, Cally couldn't have guessed the secrets Marcus hid, or the way those secrets would come to haunt them both. Working undercover on a crucial case, Marcus had to keep his identity hidden...but his desire to protect the young mother and her son had him putting everything else at risk. Including his career--and his life. Passion--and desperation--rise as the determined mother and sexy cop come to an uneasy alliance, and everything rides on one deadly night....