She’s the one woman he should stay away from. But danger has a way of breaking all the rules. Zena Dixon is used to skating through life on adrenaline and attitude. But when her court-ordered volunteer work uncovers a toxic cover-up at a remote turtle hatchery, the rebel parolee is thrust into a deadly conspiracy. With her sister missing and enemies closing in, Zena has no choice but to call the last man she ever wanted to see—Nick “Blade” Silva, her sister’s ex and the grumpy ex-soldier who’s always pushed her buttons. Blade’s been hiding from the world—and himself—ever since a black ops mission destroyed his team and his reputation. But Zena’s desperate call drags him out of exile and into a situation as explosive as the heat between them. Trapped underground. Her sister missing. And surrounded by deadly secrets. Survival means trusting each other—something neither of them does easily. But danger has a way of stripping down walls… and inhibitions. As they navigate dark tunnels, rising threats, and a scorching attraction neither can deny, Blade and Zena uncover a sinister conspiracy tied to Blade’s past—and a hidden stash of Nazi gold worth killing for. Now it’s not just their lives on the line—it’s their hearts. And they’re running out of time. Escape Mission is a steamy, action-packed romantic thriller featuring a brooding alpha hero, a fierce bad-girl heroine, forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers heat, and explosive chemistry. Book one in the Alpha Tactical Ops series—where former soldiers with nothing to lose meet the bold women who bring them to their knees.