Threat. Danger. Death. Mica Del Roca's stepfather is a monster, and she knows the next time he comes for her, it could be the last. Her only hope? Isla Celeste—a remote, fortified island owned by the Blood and Thunder polo team. Safety… if she can survive the journey. Cesar, rock-hard Special Ops, polo-playing enigma, takes what he wants—and right now, he wants a mail-order bride. But when Mica arrives, it isn't just desire he finds. She's the daughter of his oldest enemy, and suddenly pleasure and revenge collide in ways neither of them expected. Mica is fierce. Determined. Unbreakable. Cesar is ice-cold, lethal, and relentless. Together, they push each other to the edge—testing strength, desire, and the limits of love. Can she melt his heart before danger claims them both, or will his coldness prove too much even for the most resilient woman alive? BLOOD AND THUNDER series: ALEXEI DANTE DIEGO CESAR CONOR ELIJAH USA Today bestselling author Susan Stephens has sold more than 11 million books worldwide. Translated into 26 languages across 109 countries, Susan is best known for her emotionally charged contemporary romances, featuring powerful heroes, fearless heroines, and scorching chemistry.