[Beauty of Life 02] • SOLACE · Behind the Shield

Will events in the rough and tumble world of the Tactical Response Force assist or prevent Dan's teammates in making a connection? After six years in Special Forces, Dan Broderick seeks to rebuild his life following several tragic losses. Transitioning from elite soldier to urban constable and learning to trust again are difficult for him. Experience taught him everyone he cares about is ultimately taken from him. Can Dan accept his teammate's overtures of friendship or will he continue to hide his battered heart and soul behind his shields? Lexa McKenna is a strong, self-determined woman with a tender heart she protects behind carefully constructed walls to avoid being hurt. Romance between teammates is forbidden, but something about Dan intrigues her. Will the attraction between them heal their wounded hearts or destroy them both? Bram De Haven percieves sadness and vulnerability in the rookie the others have missed. Can his gentle fatherly ways offer Dan a safe harbor in the storm? Jon Hardy takes his responsibility as Alpha Team tactical leader seriously. A demanding and stubborn man, he hides his softer emotion behind exterior gruffness. Will he change his ways before he alienates the most important people in his life?