Security expert Beckett Tate has met his match in colleague Gia Sinclair. He longs to run his hands over each and every one of her lush curves. She's wicked smart and wicket hot. He's given her time to get used to the idea of "them," but her time is up and he's ready to go all in on claim what's his. Despite her love of all things girlie, Gia's no typical Southern belle. She's built her skills and reputation in a field normally dominated by men, and now she has a kick-ass career she loves. She certainly doesn't need a man to take care of her-especially not one who's pure alpha. Still, Beckett's the one man who can satisfy the desires she's hidden under her tough exterior, and she's hooked. Letting Beckett take the lead in the bedroom comes naturally to Gia-not constantly proving herself to him professionally is more of a struggle. And when someone attacks her character and career, Gia and Beckett will have to find a balance: her willingness to let go just a little, with his trust in her abilities and his deep, primal need to protect his woman.