Life**—and love—**hang in the balance.

Pacifist Bailey Chambers fell for SWAT door-kicker Conall O'Rourke against her better judgment. A glimpse into his violent job helped her regain her senses, and she dumped the roguishly handsome cop.

Conall O'Rourke doesn't believe in surrender. He's determined to woo, win, and wed the woman he loves, despite her trepidation about his job.

But when they wind up trapped in a mall with a gang of ruthless bank robbers who've taken hostages, they must work as a team to save everyone, before time runs out.

As the deadline clock counts down, Bailey and Con each offer the ultimate sacrifice, desperate to ensure the other will survive the night.

If they both make it…will their love survive as well?

Just 24 Hours can change your life.

Previously Published as Midnight Hero