Hospitality and assistance are just how the Rileys operate in this short, action-packed adventure from USA Today bestseller Regan Black.

Jolene Riley's alone time at the beach is derailed when an injured man washes in with the tide. It's second nature to render aid first and ask questions later. But when he refuses to share his real name or verifiable details about his predicament, she realizes his secrets could pose a deadly threat.

This short story features characters introduced in the Riley Code novels from Harlequin Romantic Suspense: A Soldier's Honor and His Soldier Under Siege.