Dawson (Never Say Never
) introduces two sexy and evenly matched ex–military ops heroes, Mark Callahan and Annabelle Monroe, in this heart-pounding romantic thriller. After a short-lived marriage and months of estrangement, Mark and Annabelle finally divorce, only to be reunited unexpectedly when an old friend, a member of their covert ops unit, is murdered. When they discover that multiple members of their unit have died mysterious deaths, they are determined to find the murderer before he can strike again. Explicit love scenes scorch the pages as their relationship reignites and Mark comes to terms with dark secrets from his past. While the conclusion is somewhat predictable, it alludes to the possibility of a sequel featuring this tough, high-energy duo. (Sept.)