Ten months ago, he nearly killed her.By the grace of God, she survived.But the fight to regain her life is just beginning.Holly Cross is counting down the hours to the moment her foster brother's trial begins. Collin has haunted her footsteps-and her dreams-for fifteen years, and she wants nothing more than to put that pain and fear behind her and build a new life. But before that can happen, she has to confront the man who tried to destroy her. Can she find the courage to face her monster in court, or will she trust the survival instincts that are screaming for her to run while there's still time? DA Shannon Marx is known for her skill and force of personality in a courtroom, and she's determined to put Collin Wells where he belongs: behind bars and away from everyone she loves. But Collin Wells is unlike any defendant she's ever come up against in court. He's intelligent, charming, and completely devoid of conscience. Will the jury be able to see the monster beneath the civilized veneer? Collin Wells is a man accustomed to getting what he wants, and he has every intention of walking out of that courtroom a free man. He will fight with everything he has, and if Shannon and her loved ones can be certain of anything, it's that Collin Wells never fights fair. Note from the author: This is NOT intended to be a standalone novel. While you can understand it without reading the previous books, the experience will be richer and more enjoyable if you go into it with the backstory and relationship growth of the characters. If you're unsure where this book fits in, here is the reading order I recommend: Criss Cross (A Holly Novel) Cross Fire (A Holly Novel) Crossed Off (A Holly Novel) Injustice for All (Seeking Justice) Holly Jolly Christmas (Seeking Justice) Imperfect Justice (Seeking Justice)