Special Agent Meghan Connors? dream of one day protecting the president of the United States is about to come true. Only one assignment stands in her way. After the vice president?s rebellious daughter is threatened, Meghan is assigned to her protective detail on a secluded ranch in West Texas. Unfortunately, working with Special Agent in Charge Ash Zinders may be as tough as controlling her charge. Ash has a reputation for being critical and exacting, and he?s also after the same promotion as Meghan. But when the threats escalate and security on the ranch is breached, it becomes clear this isn?t the work of a single suspect?it?s part of a sophisticated plan that reaches deeper and higher than anyone imagined. And only Ash and Meghan can put the pieces together before it?s too late. Review A hero who won?t back down, a heroine he can?t resist, and a secret that keeps them all in danger. This is a great read?don?t miss it. -- Lyn Cote, author of Her Abundant Joy From the Back Cover Only one assignment stands between Special Agent Meghan Connors and her dream of protecting the president. After threats are made against the vice president?s rebellious daughter, Meghan is added to her protective detail on a secluded Texas ranch, far from the media and any would-be assassins. Unfortunately, working with Special Agent in Charge Ash Zinders may be as challenging as safeguarding Lindsay Hall. He has a reputation for being critical and exacting, but behind his tough exterior, Meghan finds Ash is equally dedicated to upholding their oath.When Vice President Hall is sworn in as president, threats on his daughter escalate and security on the ranch is breached. But who is the real target, and who can be trusted? As Ash and Meghan investigate, they uncover a deadly conspiracy that reaches deeper and higher than anyone imagined . . . and only they can put the pieces together before it?s too late.