Locked Down by Lori Matthews

“In a world of secrets and danger, love becomes the ultimate risk.”

As Senator Davis’s right-hand woman, Invicta Carlyle’s concern for her uncle is at a fever pitch as attempts on his life escalate. Desperate to protect the only family she has left, she turns to the enigmatic Lock and Key Society for help. Enter Ryker Sterling, a seasoned operative who has accepted the task of safeguarding Invicta’s uncle, Austin Davis. The attractive woman doesn’t need to know that her uncle is the archenemy of Ryker’s own employer.
Installed as Davis’s head of security, Ryker’s initial objective seems clear: uncover Davis’s nefarious plans and prevent him from seizing control of the Society. But as Ryker delves deeper into Davis’s world, he discovers a labyrinth of secrets and lies that threaten to consume them all.
As Invicta and Ryker’s paths intertwine, they find themselves drawn together by a shared desire to protect those they hold dear. Danger lurks at every turn as they race against time to unravel the truth before it’s too late. Will they be able to stop Davis’s sinister plot, or will they become casualties in a battle for power and control?