<p>When Derek Doyle wakes up next to a ripped-apart body, he&#39;s terrified he&#39;s about to lose everything he holds dear&mdash;Ever, his job, and his family. Dealing with his past has never come easy to Derek, especially since he&#39;s too afraid of what people would think if they knew exactly what kind of monster he really is. But finding out who&#39;s setting him up could be harder than the team thinks. As long as Derek has lived, there&#39;s bound to be a long list of enemies.</p>

<p>Ever Chace has a lot on her plate. Confronted with the possibility that she is indeed losing her mind, Ever tries to push it aside as they deal with the ramifications of Derek&#39;s past. Every new relationship has teething problems, but learning to deal with a mate who&#39;s used to being a lone wolf has its own set of issues.</p>

<p>Can the team figure out how to save Derek from a swift execution? And just how much strain will the revelations put on Derek and Ever&#39;s shiny new relationship?</p>

<p>Collateral Damage is the exciting sequel to Skin and Bones by Susan Harris.</p>