Guarded Truth (Steel Hearts #2)

He protects lives. I expose secrets. Falling in love was never part of the mission.

Investigative journalist

Finn Harlow

has spent years exposing the powerful. His latest investigation uncovers a deadly conspiracy involving private security giant Titan Shield, corrupt politicians, and billionaire Victor Langford.

When Finn’s whistleblower is murdered and anonymous death threats begin arriving, staying alive becomes just as important as uncovering the truth.

Enter

Elias Kane

.

A former Special Forces operator and CEO of Aegis Security, Eli has built his life around one rule: protect first, ask questions later.

Assigned to keep Finn alive, he moves the stubborn journalist into a remote mountain safehouse where every argument sparks undeniable attraction.

Finn wants answers. Eli wants him breathing.

Neither expects their battle of wills to become something neither man can walk away from.

As corruption reaches the highest levels of business and government, Eli and Finn are forced to trust each other while enemies close in from every side.

Betrayal hides within trusted circles, witnesses disappear, and the truth becomes deadly enough to kill for.

Together, they’ll have to decide whether love is worth risking everything they’ve spent their lives protecting.

Guarded Truth

is a steamy, slow-burn MM romance featuring a protective security CEO, a fearless investigative journalist, forced proximity, one safehouse, grumpy/sunshine chemistry, hurt/comfort, found family, action-packed suspense, emotional healing, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Perfect for readers who love protective heroes, high-stakes romantic suspense, and emotionally satisfying MM romance.