He's forever scarred outside...
When an explosion leaves him scarred, Detective Grant Caldwell retreats into self-imposed exile, avoiding anyone and everyone—family included—while attempting to heal. The one exception is his new neighbor. Gorgeous Belle Manikas seems to have issues of her own, and despite his need for solitude, Grant's instincts won't let him stay away.
But she can heal him inside...
After health problems saw Belle growing up under the smothering thumb of her overprotective family, she finally has room to breathe. On her own for the first time, she's determine to wring every ounce of joy, every bit of excitement, every new experience out of life—starting with getting to know her sexy grump of a neighbor.
But their attraction has barely begun to spark before a madman sets his sights on Belle. Newly employed by Red Stone Security, Grant vows to protect her with his life. And that might be what it takes for this beast to protect his beauty.
Author note: each book in this series may be read as a stand alone, complete with HEA and no cliffhanger.
