Welcome to Talisman Bay, where all hell breaks loose on a daily basis, especially when you fall in love. For twelve years Stephan has lived in the shadows, patrolling the city streets as leader of the Talisman Bay Shadow Walkers. The danger of his world leaves no room for a woman in his life. Until now. It should have been easyrescue Mariah, then let her go. Except once she's in his arms, he can't walk away. Mariah isn't interested in falling in love, even with the gorgeous hero who rescued her from a brutal attack. When her best friend is kidnapped, she turns to the only man she can trust to help. The more time she spends with Stephan, the less she can hide her growing feelings for him. As they search for Mariah's missing friend, a sinister evil is revealed, someone who's been watching, waiting for Stephan to reveal his greatest vulnerabilityfalling in love. This enemy will stop at nothing to wipe out the Shadow Walkers and claim Mariah for his own.