Ryder (Steele Shadows Investigations)

He’s an ex-con who just wants to be left alone. She's stranded in the middle of a blizzard—a broken soul… an invitation to danger. ?When someone from Louise Sloane's past goes missing, she makes it her mission to solve the case—never mind that the mystery is linked to the notorious serial killer, the String Strangler. During one of the worst snowstorms on record, Louise sets off to the small Southern town of Berry Springs, bulldozing her way not only into the investigation, but also into the home of a reclusive former inmate with eyes as cold as ice. After spending ten years in federal prison Ryder’s one goal in life is to be left alone. A desire unacknowledged by the five-foot-two-inch train wreck who breaks into his house in the middle of the night. He wants nothing to do with her and all her curves—until she uncovers his secrets and unearths a link to the past that could change everything. As boundaries are shattered, and relationships are questioned, a body is found on Ryder’s land, and it becomes apparent that the killer is closer than anyone realized. With his freedom on the line, Ryder must risk going back to prison or losing Louise forever. ?? Enemies to Lovers ?? Small Town ?? Brooding Hero ?? Stuck Together ?? Secretly Rich ?? Murder Mystery ?? Exposed Secrets ?? Steamy