A woman recovering from tragedy. A new love blossoming. But will the Melton Estate's powerful secret spoil her beautiful future? Emma Grayson is starting to heal. Her growing intimacy with Trent helps her to cope with her tragic past. But when the true undercover nature of the sprawling Melton Estate comes to light, Emma's old feelings of betrayal bubble to the surface... Shocked by the Manor's powerful and shadowy connections, Emma fears the clandestine activities will put her quiet job and her new romance at risk. But after the estate comes under attack from Russian gangsters, she must put aside her doubts to save lives, with or without Trent's help. Can Emma find the inner strength to protect the ones she loves, or will Trent's dangerous assignments take their love away under a hail of gunfire? Before the Dawn is the second book in the Grayson Trilogy, a dark romantic suspense series. If you like plucky heroines, romance under pressure, and breath taking twists and turns, then you'll love this gripping novel.