A scarred military hero must protect his friend's beautiful sister in this emotional bodyguard romance from New York Times and #1 international bestselling author Lara Adrian. 'A wonderful story of self-discovery, second chances, and love.' --Reading Diva Once a celebrated model, Evelyn Beckham dominated the fashion runways of New York, Paris, and Milan. But life under the lights nearly destroyed her, and at the height of her career she walked away from it all. Now, five years later, Eve's built a new life at the helm of Manhattan's premier high-end lingerie boutique, L'opale. Chosen to design the bridal ensemble for billionaire Dominic Baine's fianc e, Avery Ross, it seems Eve's stars have finally realigned-until her return to the spotlight thrusts her into the crosshairs of a danger that's been watching from the shadows, waiting for the chance to strike. Gabriel Noble didn't go to war to become a hero, but when he returned from the battlefield in Afghanistan it was with a chest full