Lila Emerson, a house-sitter and aspiring writer, finds her life irrevocably changed when she witnesses a shocking murder from her window in New York. Now the target of a meticulous assassin who kills for both profit and pleasure, Lila is plunged into a world of danger she only ever imagined. With the police pursuing a dead end, her only hope lies in forging an uneasy alliance with Ashton Archer, an enigmatic artist with his own complex reasons for getting involved. As they race against time, Lila must decipher if her growing feelings for Ash are blinding her to his true intentions, all while fighting to survive.

Why You Should Read?

• Experience a compelling blend of romantic suspense and thrilling crime.
• Follow a strong protagonist thrust into an unexpected and dangerous plot.
• Explore themes of observation, trust, and survival in a high-stakes narrative.
• Enjoy a fast-paced, engaging story from a master of the genre, Nora Roberts.