The strong silent type might just be what she needs.

Raven: As one of the librarians at Chicago public library, I'm used to the quiet. I've always loved books. The smell of them, the million different places they can transport you to, and the way they always seem to have the right words.

When Slater comes to my rescue, I think he's one of the scarred heroes from my favorite romance novels in real life.

The man of few words falls for the girl who loves to get lost in them.

Slater: I've searched for redemption every day of the last three years. Visions of the roadside bomb that jacked me up and killed everyone else in the vehicle haunt me in my sleep. Why did I live when so many others died?

All I've ever wanted is to be someone's knight in shining armor. That's why I joined the military and why I eventually agreed to start Watchdog Security, Inc with my ex-military buddies.

When I'm assigned to guard the library, I expect it to be the most boring job of my life. Until I spot Raven.

Can Slater protect his woman and finally find the words to tell her how he feels?

What to expect from a Cameron Hart book: Lots of heat, plenty of sweet, and just enough drama to keep things interesting. No cheating, safe, guaranteed HEA!