Secrets buried in the sand .

Former US Army Captain Mia Starr has built a new existence for herself in Denver, far away from camel spiders and sand-and the terrible secrets of her initial deployment to Iraq. She isn’t looking for a relationship, especially not really with an intrusive photojournalist. Joaquin Ramirez may be sexy, however in her encounter, photojournalists only need to make a buck off other people’s struggling. Still, the universe will need to have a sick sense of humor because it will keep throwing about Deadly Intent her together with Joaquin, producing the desire she feels for him harder and harder to withstand.

An undeniable attraction . . .

Like a Pulitzer Prize-winning news photographer, Joaquin has everything a single, straight man could want-except the proper woman. When he matches Mia while capturing a crime scene, he immediately views beyond her chilly exterior to the susceptible woman beneath. Although law enforcement consider her a suspect, he’s sure she’s innocent. Someone is eliminating soldiers-and looking to pin the blame on her behalf. Unable to withstand the pull between them, Joaquin stands by her, only to discover himself snared in the killer’s online as well.

A twisted soul starving for revenge . . .

Mia can’t help it when the heat between her and Joaquin melts away her preconceptions. As their interest explodes, danger pulls ever closer. When it becomes apparent that Mia may be the killer’s true target, she must trust Joaquin having a key that could spoil her . . . or risk dropping the like of a lifetime.