An old-fashioned rancher and a free-spirited tattoo artist? We're fire and ice. And so much steam.

The last time I gave my heart to someone, it went wrong. Apocalyptically wrong. When a devastating loss shatters my heart, I resolve to keep love at arm's length. A simple hookup? Sure. A woman has needs. But love? Not an option.

Months after a deadly flu pandemic burns through the world, sexy ex-rodeo star Bear Rasmussen gallops into my life. Romance is out of the question. But try telling that to a stubborn cowboy who's done sowing his oats and determined to settle down.

With a brutal, wannabe dictator scheming to seize control of the Pacific Northwest, war looms. Posing as members of a notorious motorcycle club, Bear and I go on a dangerous undercover mission hoping to turn the tide of the impending conflict. The more time I spend with Bear, the more my resolve wavers. Something about the strong, protective man threatens to send my walls crashing down.

The world is in chaos. There's danger at every turn. Do I dare risk my heart too?