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Catherine Bishop is a model who believes surely that the world revolves around her. After making a name for herself in the model world, she's determined to be the best of the best while also saving the turtles. 

Daniel 'Danny' Reed is an FBI agent who is on suspension and lucks out for a job as Catherine's bodyguard. Reed and Catherine are the complete opposites.

Beneath their prickly and hurtful banter they feel something toward each other that they've never felt before. 

What happens when a closed case opens up again and Catherine becomes a target? 

Will Reed be able to save her? 

Or will she fall under the cruel hands of the Unknown Killer?All Rights Reserved

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