She’s the target in heels. He’s the shield in boots. Together, they’re the last line of defense—and the first spark of something explosive.

Supermodel Indigo Lyric comes to Cupid City to headline the Valentine Lingerie Showcase and reboot her brand with heart-eyed charm, not headline the news with a stalker story. Enter Mack Hawthorne, former Navy SEAL turned elite protector, who believes in three things: plans, protocols, and never, ever falling for the client.

Too bad Cupid City has other plans.

When a bouquet explodes in confetti and shrapnel (heavy on the confetti), Heartline’s Operation Valentine assigns Mack as Indigo’s 24/7 shadow. Cue: a penthouse lockdown with one bed—for insurance photos, sir—fake-date optics to kill a rumor, and a city that insists on kissing booths, heart-shaped everything, and Line 214 emergencies pinging at the worst possible moments.

He’s grumpy, growly, and alpha enough to make danger blink first. She’s sunshine with a runway strut and a habit of breaking his rules. As threats escalate from creepy notes to gala-night sabotage, Mack and Lila follow a trail through glittering parties, speakeasy stakeouts, and a Valentine’s Ball where the real bombshell drops.

Bodyguard rule #1: Don’t get attached.
Cupid City rule #1: Good luck with that.

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