SOLACE: Behind the Shield

Can anyone connect with the man behind the shield?

After enduring several betrayals and tragic losses, Dan Broderick vigilantly guards his true self against others to avoid more hurt. Dan finds it hard to trust his teammates as he struggles to transition from elite soldier to urban constable in the rough-and-tumble world of the Tactical Response Force. Will he accept their friendly overtures, or will Dan hold fast to his armor?

Lexa McKenna is a self-determined woman with a tender yet wounded heart she protects in a carefully crafted fortress. Though romances between teammates are expressly forbidden, the rookie intrigues Lexa. Can her attraction to Dan heal them both? Bram De Haven perceives sadness and vulnerability in the team's new sniper. Will he provide Dan comfort and a safe harbor to weather the storm? Jon Hardy, Alpha Team's tactical leader, is a demanding and stubborn man who hides his softer emotions behind exterior gruffness. Can Jon change and accept Dan before he alienates his entire team?