A criminal walking free. A life hanging in the balance. The ultimate choice.
Zach Bridger hasn´t seen his ex-wife since their divorce. So he´s shocked to learn that not only has Rebecca been placed on life support following an assault, but he´s also still her Power of Attorney. Buckling under the responsibility, he leaves Rebecca in the care of her parents.
Years later, when Rebecca´s attacker is released from prison, savvy state prosecutor Kate is determined to see him justly punished. But Kate´s ambitious legal strategy puts Zach in yet another heart-wrenching position regarding Rebecca´s care.
While he wrestles with the decision that no one should have to make, Zach and Kate´s mutual attraction grows irresistible. Little do they know that Rebecca´s attacker has no intention of going back to prison. He´s plotting to stop them both - at any cost.
A riveting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestseller, which pits conscience against ambition.