Against the Grain

"Sequel to Rise & Fall " "THIRDS: Book Five " As the fiercest Defense Agent at the THIRDS, Destructive Delta s Ash Keeler is foul-mouthed and foul-tempered. But his hard-lined approach always yields results, evident by his recent infiltration of the Coalition. Thanks to Ash s skills and the help of his team, they finally put an end to the murdering extremist group for good, though not before Ash takes a bullet to save teammate Cael Maddock. As a result, Ash s secrets start to surface, and he can no longer ignore what s in his heart. Cael Maddock is no stranger to heartache. As a Recon Agent for Destructive Delta, he has successfully maneuvered through the urban jungle that is New York City, picking up his own scars along the way. Yet nothing he s ever faced has been more of a challenge than the heart of Ash Keeler, his supposedly straight teammate. Being in love isn t the only danger he and Ash face as wounds reopen and new secrets emerge, forcing them to question old loyalties. "