Aideen Collins is fed up. She is at her wits' end with her eon long
pregnancy, her new-found paranoia, but mostly she is fed up with her
boyfriend's constant hovering and nit-picking.
Kane Slater is happier than ever. He is about to become a father for the
first time with the woman he loves. Little does he know that Aideen is
both literally and figuratively a ticking time bomb. He just has to
survive a few more weeks of murderous hormonal outbursts, and all will
be well...or so he hopes.
They're both caught up with the expected arrival of their little one,
but in the back of their minds is a shadow that won't fade away. Neither
of them talk about it, but the shadow's lingering presence casts doubt
over their relationship.
Big Phil worked his way into their minds many weeks ago and rooted
himself as the haunting figure. Without even trying, he ruins things and
causes problems. He watches them from afar, hoping he can break their
family.
Aideen's instincts to protect her own are stronger than ever. If Big
Phil wants to hurt those dearest to her, he is going to have one hell of
a fight on his hands.
Aideen worships Kane, and what Aideen worships, Aideen shelters.