Delta Force. Phoenix - Kris Norris

One shot-one kill. A sniper's creed. Only this time, he's the one in the crosshairs.

Normal isn't something Ethan "Phoenix" Vale has any experience with. And it definitely isn't what he has planned for the future-unlike his former-team leader, Cannon. The man already has the next six months of Phoenix's life mapped out, starting with a joint mission with Rourke "Bishop" Kincaid's company, Timberline Tactical. And saying no, isn't an option.

Discovering Olivia Blake is part of the same team almost has him breaking ranks. Heading for the Mexican border with no intentions of returning. She's the one person he'd hoped to spend the rest of his life with, until he discovered she'd played him. Used him. Hell, she'd practically destroyed him. The fact that she ended up being an MI6 operative only solidifies the reality that Phoenix isn't cut out for civilian life. That, the two of them together might be more than the mission can handle.

Having the op go sideways from the start doesn't bode well-especially when unknown forces start targeting Olivia. Watching her back is part of the job. But it doesn't mean Phoenix cares. That he has unresolved feelings for her. And falling back into bed together is obviously a means of closure. Of moving forward. Until he realizes that-despite the pain, the betrayal, the loss-Olivia is still everything he wants. Everything he needs. Just...everything.

But keeping her safe isn't going to be easy. Not when the mysterious Agent Smyth isn't playing by the rules. He's determined to take down Phoenix, Olivia, and anyone else who gets in his way. Permanently. No recourse. No rescues. And for the first time in Phoenix's life, he's forced to face the fact that he might not be able to save everyone.

Things are going to get worse before they get better. He only hopes he can keep the girl, save his team, and not end up a casualty in a war he isn't equipped to fight.