Maximus Aurelius Moore. It was love at first sight. Total and complete. Undeniable and unbridled. He has made all my dreams come true. Marrying him will be the happiest day of my life. The journey to our forever hasn't been easy, but it's been worth it. His thunder and my lightning create the perfect storm. We have weathered our confessions, fully disclosed our secrets, and tamed each other. Life ahead holds only happiness. Nothing can come between us. We are one. Invincible. Unstoppable. But then our world is shattered. Ripped apart. And life becomes fragile. Fighting for freedom is our only focus. If we win, we have it all again. But if we lose, we lose each other forever. Life and death hang in the balance. This breathlessly awaited finale to THE HARDCORE COLLECTION is as heartbreaking as it is shocking when a random twist of fate threatens to unravel the protective cocoon of love Siri and Aurei have surrounded themselves within. Only unwavering devotion will save them.