To the Limit (Shadow Heroes)

Each book in this series is a stand-alone title featuring limited overlapping characters and its own conclusion. No cliffhangers! No need to read the series in order "To the Limit puts the romance in romantic adventure. Dramatic, emotional, and steamy as the South American jungle. Loved it!" --RWA Honor Roll author Ann Voss PetersonA desperate woman...Since scandal rocked her life, Mary Beth Williams has only trusted one person: her brother. Now he's been kidnapped by narcoterrorists in a remote part of San Mateo. With only ten days to ransom him, she seeks out ex-soldier turned diplomat/negotiator, Nicholas Romero, the only man who can help.An old score...The last thing Nick needs is a distraction from settling a score with the powerful general responsible for killing his cousin. But when he learns that Mary Beth might provide him a way to achieve his goal, he agrees to help. It isn't until they're deep in the San Matean jungle, pursued by the general's forces, that Nick realizes what a mistake he's made. Because the beautiful American tempts him with passion and a future he cannot claim.A secret buried in the past... Fighting distrust and desire, Nick and Mary Beth work to uncover a dangerous truth. But Nick didn't count on exposing his own secret...one that could cost both their hearts and their lives.