"Barbara Freethy delivers riveting, plot-twisting suspense and a deeply emotional story. Every book is a thrilling romantic ride." –USA Today Bestselling Author Rachel Grant FBI Agent Tyler Brennan has never hesitated to cross a line in the name of justice. Rules are flexible. Failure isn’t. Dr. Rachel Thorne believes lines exist for a reason. The last time she stood her ground against Tyler, sparks flew—and not the good kind. Now a disturbing incident at a veterans hospital forces them back into each other’s orbit. Rachel is certain a decorated soldier didn’t simply walk away, and she needs someone to listen to her, even if that someone is Tyler Brennan. As the investigation deepens and the danger closes in, old resentment ignites into something far more dangerous. Because this time, the truth isn’t just buried—it’s protected. And crossing that line could cost them everything. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Barbara Freethy comes the next electrifying installment in the FBI Series: Strike Team East—a thrilling romantic suspense filled with high-stakes danger and a slow-burn sizzling romance! Note: Every book in the FBI Series: Strike Team East can be read as a standalone. No cliffhangers. No graphic violence or sex scenes, but plenty of slow-burn romance, high-stakes drama, and intense emotion. Personal stories often play out against a bigger, broader storyline, and surprising twists will keep you up all night! What the readers are saying: "PERILOUS TRUST is a non-stop thriller that seamlessly melds jaw-dropping suspense with sizzling romance, and I was riveted from the first page to the last." –USA Today HEA Blog "Barbara Freethy writes a beautiful, edge of the seat story, full of intrigue, mystery and romance. Can’t wait to read the next book!" Christine – Goodreads "Non-stop action, romance, murder, deceit, secrets and lies… this is the wild ride that is Barbara Freethy!" Robin – Goodreads