Lisa Moretti joined the Citadel to forge herself into a weapon, not to surrender to the man wielding the hammer.
High Commander James Thorne is a legend carved from granite and discipline - and he is her absolute superior. He pushes her to the brink of collapse, demanding perfection in the mud and rain, breaking her down to rebuild her stronger. But when a training exercise turns into a life-or-death reality, Lisa defies James’s direct orders to save a teammate, sparking a conflict that threatens to consume them both.
James must choose between the strict military hierarchy he has served for twenty years and the fierce, defiant woman who challenges his every command. As war looms and enemies strike from the shadows, the forbidden heat between commander and recruit ignites into an uncontrollable fire. In a world of rigid rules, the only thing more dangerous than the enemy is the undeniable pull of a love that breaks every regulation.
