Adonis "Drayko" Loving had been trouble since he learned to walk. Living a risky lifestyle finally catches up with him, forcing him to suddenly leave Ohio and find a fresh start elsewhere. After relocating, he finds himself struggling with adjusting to his new surroundings. Living a single, drama-free life by getting money and staying out of the way comes to an abrupt end when Nyoka crosses his path. Her slanted, sly eyes pull him in and make him rethink and reevaluate his entire life.

Nyoka "Snake Eyes" Fitzgerald was at the top of her assassin class. Pay-for-hire was her sport, and when it came to the money, it had always been her top priority. However, a hefty price is placed on her head when she doesn't satisfy a contract due to a conflict of interest. Running from the Big Apple to a small town in the Peach State will be her only refuge. Wanting a fresh start opens the possibility of falling in love, which scares her to the core. Still, a bad boy with thuggish ways just maybe what she needs to break through her icy heart. Adonis' family secrets could make or break Nyoka. In the end, only the strong will survive.

It's a stick-up, and Adonis is trying his hardest to put Nyoka's heart in a bag. Family ties, romantic betrayal, and murderous drama fill this book.