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Years of peace shatter in an instant when her dark past finally finds her. A deadly game begins, revealing itself one mysterious token at a time. Her salvation is tall, dark, and handsome- a protector who will stop at nothing to solve the puzzle that threatens her very existence. For the past six years, Layla Ray’s life has been a paradox—she's a world-renowned hacker and a reclusive artist hiding from a haunting past. She found solace in her day job, yet it is the artwork she creates in solitude that feeds her creative soul. Yearning to break free from the seclusion that stifles her, a chance to curate a new art exhibit is the perfect opportunity. She’s ready to shed the shadows and step back into the light when a figure from her past suddenly reappears, darkening her canvas with a sinister agenda.Matt Falconer never hesitates to jump in and save others. A skill that served him well during an adrenaline-fueled career in the Air Force. But now he’s left that life behind to join his siblings at Fortress Security, where danger isn’t always so easy to see. The next the Seattle Electra Museum- guarding the Wallingford Art Deco jewels and the rare Blue Dragon Diamond. His once straightforward job quickly unravels when ominous events begin plaguing Layla, and he will do whatever it takes to protect the woman consuming his thoughts.As Matt and Layla's chemistry ignites, so does the vengeful fury of Layla’s ex-fiancé. His twisted mind ensnares them in a wicked game of cat and mouse. Leaving them a trail of cryptic tokens, each a perilous clue that leads to an unthinkable endgame. One that doesn’t just jeopardize Layla's life but threatens the very fabric of global security.Can Layla and Matt decode the tokens in time- disarming the imminent threat- or will they wind up as the ultimate pawns in Julien's treacherous game? Token of My Affection is a twisted tale of survival that masterfully blends romance, mystery, and thrills to send you spiraling into worlds that blur the li