You met the powerful and mysterious Jacob Black, of Black, Inc., in the celebrated Women of Midnight series. Now it's time for Jacob to step to the fore, in the first installment of a scorching, heart-pounding all-new series from Lisa Marie Rice-Black, Inc.

Years ago, he abandoned her, shattering her heart...

Alexandra Hethering lost her best friend, the boy she loved, at the lowest point in her life. Since then she's forged a new life for herself as a top-tier scientist at the CDC. Yet her lost love haunts her dreams.

Now, eighteen years later, she's facing down a world-wide threat that could kill billions. She needs help-expert, fearless, powerful help.

He'll never leave her side again...

Jacob Black was a decorated soldier, then created a world famous security company. He is powerful and feared, but he has a single weak spot-the beautiful, brilliant girl he had to leave behind. Now Alex is in danger-the kind that could get her killed.

Not happening. Not on his watch. He'll keep her safe at any cost...