<b>The first in a sexy contemporary romance series from <i>New York Times</i> and <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author Shayla Black.</b><br /><br />BOUND BY DUTY...<br /><br />Bodyguard and former military man Cutter Bryant has always done his duty--no matter the cost. Now he&apos;s taking one last high-octane assignment before settling down in a new role that means sacrificing his chance at love. But he never expects to share an irresistible chemistry with his beautiful new client. <br /><br />...TEMPTED BY PLEASURE<br /><br />As the star of a steamy television drama, Shealyn West knows fame well, but it has come at the expense of her heart. With a blackmailer watching her every move and the threat of career-ending exposure looming, Shealyn hires Cutter to shore up her security and keep her safe, never imagining their attraction will be too powerful to contain. <br /><br />As Shealyn and Cutter navigate the scintillating line between business and pleasure, they unravel a web of secrets that threaten their relationship and their lives. When danger strikes, Cutter must decide whether to follow his heart for the first time, or risk losing Shealyn forever.