Circle of Dishonor

John "Ice" Takahashi's final job for The Circle has an unexpected hitch in it; he's fallen for an innocent civilian and his enemies know. With his mission in a shambles, he'll do anything to protect her, including kill. So how can a man without honor prove he's worthy of her love?

Lena Matthews feels like she's playing with fire by dating the mysterious Master J. He's exotic, dangerous, and exactly what she needs in her boring life. With the bad guys bearing down on them, she discovers a whole new world of sensuality that binds her heart to his forever.

Novella - 20,326 words