Max never wanted to leave, but now he's back……and he has a lot to make up for. When Max's estranged sister goes missing, he must face the man he hurt the most—his ex. Desperate for help, Max drops back into Derek's life. Derek wants to refuse……but the stakes are too high. Though their explosive chemistry hasn't diminished, life with Max is never simple. His sister's disappearance is no exception. Derek's brilliant plan? Solve the case quickly, and put Max back where he belongs—in Derek's rearview mirror. Except the world has another plan, putting their hearts—and their lives—on the line. Will their forced proximity foster reconciliation, or are their old wounds too deep to heal?