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Grace, a dedicated small-town baker, finds her life transformed when she falls for the enigmatic Damien Cross. What begins as a sweet coffee-shop flirtation quickly escalates into a passionate affair, but Damien's dark past as a government operative known as Phoenix soon casts a lethal shadow over their happiness. When vengeful ghosts and a treacherous mole emerge to threaten Grace's life, she refuses to remain a bystander. From high-stakes stings in her own bakery to a harrowing abduction at a remote coastal hideaway, Grace and Damien must navigate a world of mercenaries and betrayal. As they fight side-by-side against a deadly conspiracy, Grace must decide if her love for Damien can survive the revelation of the killer he once was. This gripping tale seamlessly blends heart-pounding action with a deep, emotional journey of trust and resilience. Comparable works include The Bodyguard