Detective Antonio Dawson is a seasoned member of the Chicago Police Department's Intelligence Unit, known for his dedication, tenacity, and unshakable moral compass. He's faced some of the city's toughest criminals and darkest secrets, but nothing prepared him for the arrival of Officer Emily Bennett-a patrol officer from England with a past she's determined to leave behind.
Emily Bennett transferred to Chicago PD to escape the shadows of a tragic incident in London that left her questioning her purpose. She wanted a fresh start, and the bustling, gritty streets of Chicago seemed like the perfect place to find it. With her sharp instincts, no-nonsense attitude, and British wit, she quickly earns the respect of her peers, though her methods sometimes clash with the local way of policing.
When a string of violent crimes threatens to tear apart Chicago's immigrant communities, Antonio and Emily are partnered to bring down the elusive mastermind behind the chaos. Despite their initial differences-Antonio's steady, methodical approach contrasts with Emily's impulsive, emotionally-driven style-their shared commitment to justice and protecting the vulnerable draws them closer together.
As the investigation intensifies, so does the undeniable chemistry between them. Emily finds herself captivated by Antonio's quiet strength and deep compassion, while Antonio is drawn to Emily's fiery spirit and the vulnerability she hides beneath her tough exterior. But both carry emotional scars-Antonio from a complicated family life and a recent heartbreak, and Emily from the traumatic events she fled in England.
As they work side by side, they slowly begin to break down each other's walls, discovering a connection that neither expected nor thought possible.
"I love you Brenn. I fell in love with you from the first time i laid my eyes on you, I just never thought that a man like you would ever consider loving someone like me."
I could taste the fear and worry in him. I could feel the love and desire. I could sense the corruption around us, but right now all i wanted was him.
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In a time of grieving, Emily Levy found herself exalted by an endless amalgam of sensations. Upon her sister's murder, Em ended up getting sucked in a different world where the only thing she could feel was love in a twisted game of faith. Police officer Brenn Hitzig never felt as much thankful for his job. Who knew all it took to find your soul mate was one gruesome murder and a psychopath on the loose? In a lost battle to fight her feelings, Emily gladly surrenders to Brenn, the one person who could make her forget the atrocious truth. Just when they thought that they've hit their silver-lining, things took a turn for the worst. When Emily's mother loses her appetite to live, and her father loses pretty much his sanity, only Brenn she has yet to hang to: her life line. But what happens when another blond soul threatens to steal away her regular doze of happiness and love?