Calista's Men — Jory Strong

"Have you ever wondered what it would be like with a woman we actually cared about? One who belonged just to us? One who wanted more from us than a good time... A woman we could have together or separately. One who saw us as individuals who came as a package deal? One who was waiting for us at the end of the day?" -- "No." -- "No?" -- "I like them easy and I like to share them with you. End of story, Benito."

Getting involved with any woman, much less one who might ultimately drive a wedge between him and Benito, is the last thing Dante needs, especially now, when his life is already in turmoil. The wealthy, influential family of a murder suspect he killed in the line of duty is portraying him as a trigger-happy vigilante, putting his career and reputation on the line.

But as soon as he sees Calista Burke -- and witnesses Benito's identical reaction to her?he knows the stakes have just gotten higher and a lifetime of never risking his heart is about to be put to the test.