Detective Cade Lawson believes in justice. But when a serial killer targets pedophiles and child abusers, lines tend to get blurry. When the serial killer strikes in Cade's city, along follows the uptight and handsome Detective Cole Banks. Cole comes with a truckload of baggage and a hell of an attitude, but Cade is instantly attracted to him.
Cole has been trying to catch the serial killer the media dubbed "The Executioner" for almost two years. He hopes the new development in the case will provide the break he needs to catch the killer. Unfortunately, once in Baltimore, he must join forces with the alluring and absolute pain-in-the-ass, Detective Cade Lawson. Sparks fly and not just the good kind as they struggle through their case. As their attraction burns hotter with each day, false alibis and dark secrets threaten not just their case but also their fragile relationship. Can Cade's lively personality and his unwavering trust and faith in Cole push him back into the confines of humanity, or will Cole run to safety the first chance he gets?