They ruined his life, and he wants revenge.

Losing the sapphire necklace cost Brandon more than a big payout—it cost him his status in the criminal underworld. Scoring the Livingston ruby collection will restore his reputation, and he knows just how to get his hands on it.

For Kristine, falling for Charlie was easier than breathing, despite the way they met. Being with him makes the memory of her terrifying ordeal seem like nothing more than a bad dream.

When Brandon takes her captive, the nightmare returns. Held for ransom, at the mercy of her cruel kidnapper, she struggles to hold onto her fa