Download or read book Small Town Protector written by Hope White and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sending his family away years ago was the hardest thing FBI special agent Garrett Drake ever did. But it was the only way to shield them from a case turned terrifyingly personal. Now a serial killer has come to town. To safeguard his estranged son--and the entire Port Whisper community--Garrett needs help. And that means reaching out to Lana Burns, a captivating woman who cuts through his defenses. Garrett would willingly risk his life to uncover the killer. But to get a second chance at happiness, Lana has to convince the wary agent to risk his heart....

Download or read book Safe Haven written by Leeanna Morgan and published by Rogan Press. This book was released on with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of Robyn Carr's Virgin River series will love this small-town, feel-good romance! Hayley Elliott's sister has found a cure for Alzheimer’s and their mom is living proof that the supplement works. To keep everyone safe, Hayley has to return to Montana. But she can only do that with help from Tank—a man who’s living with a secret more heartbreaking than her own. Tank has spent his life protecting people. He works for one of the most successful security companies in the world, makes more money than most people see in a lifetime, and has a past that no one can ever know about. With more at stake than their own lives, Tank and Hayley have to decide what is more important—protecting the past or risking everything for love. SAFE HAVEN is the first book in The Protectors series and can easily be read as a standalone. All of my series are linked so you can find out what happens to your favorite characters in other books. Happy reading! Praise for The Protectors Series: “I am addicted to Leeanna Morgan's books! The only problem with them is that I hate coming to the end of one, and can't wait for the next good read. I love how she weaves the characters together and draws you right into their lives. If you haven't discovered her, please do give her books a try. You won't be disappointed, except for not having found her sooner!” “I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I couldn't put it down. I purchased it today and finished it just now. Captivating story from beginning to end. Definitely a five-star book.” Other Novels by Leeanna Morgan: Montana Brides: Book 1: Forever Dreams (Gracie and Trent) Book 2: Forever in Love (Amy and Nathan) Book 3: Forever After (Nicky and Sam) Book 4: Forever Wishes (Erin and Jake) Book 5: Forever Santa (A Montana Brides Christmas Novella) Book 6: Forever Cowboy (Emily and Alex) Book 7: Forever Together (Kate and Dan) Book 8: Forever and a Day (Sarah and Jordan) The Bridesmaids Club: Book 1: All of Me (Tess and Logan) Book 2: Loving You (Annie and Dylan) Book 3: Head Over Heels (Sally and Todd) Book 4: Sweet on You (Molly and Jacob) Emerald Lake Billionaires: Book 1: Sealed with a Kiss (Rachel and John) Book 2: Playing for Keeps (Sophie and Ryan) Book 3: Crazy Love (Holly and Daniel) Book 4: One And Only (Elizabeth and Blake) The Protectors: Book 1: Safe Haven (Hayley and Tank) Book 2: Just Breathe (Kelly and Tanner) Book 3: Always (Mallory and Grant) Book 4: The Promise (Ashley and Matthew) Sapphire Bay: Book 1: Falling For You (Natalie and Gabe) Book 2: Once In A Lifetime (Sam and Caleb) Book 3: A Christmas Wish (Megan and William) Book 4: Before Today (Brooke and Levi) Book 5: The Sweetest Thing (Cassie and Noah) Book 6: Sweet Surrender (Willow and Zac) Santa's Secret Helpers: Book 1: Christmas On Main Street (Emma and Jack) Book 2: Mistletoe Madness (Kylie and Ben) Book 3: Silver Bells (Bailey and Steven) Book 4: The Santa Express (Shelley and John) Book5: Endless Love (The Jones Family) Keywords: Heartwarming, small town romance, holiday, friendship, family life, series, Montana, relationships, love, wedding, bride, bridesmaid, family saga, mystery, bodyguard, danger, romantic suspense, second chances, ranch, inspirational, clean & wholesome, christmas, vacation.

Download or read book Protecting Sam written by Abbie Zanders and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They thought it was safe to lose their hearts. But the past is a dangerous stalker.A smart SEAL knows when it's time to pack it in. After 12 years on the teams, and a horrific mission that stretched him to the breaking point, Steve "Smoke" Tannen is transitioning to civilian life and a new job helping other vets who've forgotten how to see the world in shades of grey. One spot of color is his pretty next-door neighbor. Delicate features, chestnut hair--and a fight-or-flight wariness in her grey-green eyes that triggers his protective instincts. Samantha Applehoff would be laser focused on her goal of owning a coffee and bake shop--if she wasn't always looking over her shoulder. She can't shake the feeling she's being watched, and now a secret admirer's leaving gifts in her locked apartment. To make matters worse, she's not sure if her eerily quiet, unfailingly courteous, undeniably hot new neighbor is making her less anxious... or more. The attraction is instant and their connection is real. But when Sam's fears strike in real life, Smoke has only one shot to save her. And it could cost them their own happy ending.

Download or read book Protector Cowboy written by Hope Ford and published by Hope Ford. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Hope Ford brings you a steamy cowboy romance about a single mom that escapes an abusive ex-husband and finds an alpha cowboy who shows her that a real man protects the ones he loves at all costs. Natalie I’m a survivor. I finally got myself and my son away from my abusive ex, and I’m standing on my own two feet. The very last thing I want is another arrogant, controlling man. I don’t care how sexy the grumpy hot cowboy is. When I first meet King, I try to thank him for the ranching camp scholarship my son was awarded, but before I can get the words out, he offers me a roll in the hay. Even though I’m a little tempted, I walk away and pull my son from the camp. We do not have room in our lives for a man like that. King I am tired of women only seeing dollar signs when they look at me. So yeah, I come on too strong with the curvy single mom who shows up at my ranch. I don’t realize who she is or why she’s there until she’s stormed off. Once I know her story, I’ll do anything to be her man. But first I’ll need to prove to her that there’s a big difference between being protective and being controlling. I’ll make certain her worthless ex never comes near her or her son ever again. Because nobody messes with what’s mine, and Natalie and her son are going to be mine. Protector Cowboy is the first book in the Whiskey Valley: Bryant Brothers series. If you love reading age gap, alpha cowboy, single mom, small town romances, then you’ll love King and Natalie’s story. Each book in the series is a standalone.

Download or read book Hero Boss written by Piper Sullivan and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There's something sexy about a woman with a man's name..." Stevie Maddox was the last person I would have hired. Or kissed. Or slept with. Somehow, I managed to do all three despite her being all wrong for me. But she's funny. Sweet. Sexy as hell. And I can't stop thinking about her... I just have to convince her this is more than just an office romance. He was another rich pr*ck doctor, at least that's what I thought. Keeping Dr. Scott in his box would keep everybody safe. It would keep things uncomplicated. Simple. But nothing about the former football player was simple. He was a gentle giant, a dominating gentleman. He wasn't anything like I thought he would be. But we're all wrong for each other, no matter what Scott thinks. I just have to convince him of it too. Before one of us gets hurt.

Download or read book Squire written by Tamora Pierce and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third book in the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE. The path to knighthood is full of surprises. . . . Keladry of Mindelan dreams of becoming squire to the famous female knight Alanna the Lioness, but she worries that she will not be selected by her hero—perhaps not by any knight master. When Kel is picked instead by the legendary Lord Raoul, the unexpected honor shocks her enemies across the realm. Kel must quickly prove herself up to the task, mastering her fighting and leadership skills while discovering what it takes to be part of the royal guard. A new romance is blossoming as well, bringing with it the rush of first love and the unexpected challenges of balancing knight work and a relationship. All the while, Kel prepares for her biggest fear: the infamous “Ordeal,” the last challenge that stands between her and knighthood. More timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is Anti-Bullying 101 while also touching on issues of bravery, friendship, and dealing humanely with refugees against a backdrop of an action-packed fantasy adventure. "Tamora Pierce's books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration. Cracking open one of her marvelous novels always feels like coming home." —SARAH J. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Tamora Pierce didn't just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Pierce is the real lioness, and we're all just running to keep pace." —LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Download or read book The Right Side written by Spencer Quinn and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this "brilliant...deeply felt" (Stephen King) novel by the New York Times bestselling author of the Chet and Bernie mystery series, a deeply damaged female soldier home from the war in Afghanistan becomes obsessed with finding a missing girl, gains an unlikely ally in a stray dog, and encounters new perils beyond the combat zone. LeAnne Hogan went to Afghanistan as a rising star in the military, and came back a much lesser person, mentally and physically. Now missing an eye and with half her face badly scarred, she can barely remember the disastrous desert operation that almost killed her. She is confused, angry, and suspects the fault is hers, even though nobody will come out and say it. Shattered by one last blow—the sudden death of her hospital roommate, Marci—LeAnne finds herself on a fateful drive across the country, reflecting on her past and seeing no future. Her native land is now unfamiliar, recast in shadow by her one good eye, her damaged psyche, her weakened body. Arriving in the rain-soaked small town in Washington State that Marci called home, she makes a troubling discovery: Marci’s eight-year-old daughter has vanished. When a stray dog—a powerful, dark, unreadable creature, no one’s idea of a pet—seems to adopt LeAnne, a surprising connection is formed and something shifts inside her. As she becomes obsessed with finding Marci’s daughter, LeAnne and her inscrutable canine companion are drawn into danger as dark and menacing as her last Afghan mission. This time she has a strange but loyal fellow traveler protecting her blind side. Enthralling, suspenseful, and psychologically nuanced, The Right Side introduces one of the most unforgettable protagonists in modern fiction: isolated, broken, disillusioned—yet still seeking redemption and purpose. As Harlan Coben raves, this is "a great suspense novel, and so much more. You won't forget the heroic LeAnne Hogan—and the same goes for her dog! Not to be missed."

Download or read book The Protector written by HelenKay Dimon and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Dimon excels at creating memorable, complex characters.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Salvation, Pennsylvania. The commune located in the small town was advertised as a modern Utopia: a place to live, share, and learn with other like-minded young people. Cate Pendleton’s sister was one of them. Now she’s dead—and Cate won’t rest until she finds out who killed her. Stonewalled at every turn, she approaches a DC Fixer for help and ends up with Damon Knox, a mysterious man with a secretive past. But Cate soon discovers that she not only needs Damon, she wants him, which isn’t good—for the attraction brewing between them will only lead to complications that can turn into danger . . . Damon has tried to erase the hellish memories and the evil that happened in Salvation ever since he left a long time ago. Still, he can’t turn his back on Cate. As Damon works with Cate to uncover her sister’s killer, he finds himself drawn to her more and more. But how will she feel about him when she learns about his connection to the place? Joining forces to uncover the truth, they must stay one step ahead of a cunning killer who’s bent on not being exposed.

Download or read book Point Blank Protector written by Stephanie Newton and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When his new job requires him to see a psychologist, former DEA agent Tyler Clark resists Dr. Grace VanDoren's help, until Grace is threatened.

Download or read book No More Secrets written by Lucy Score and published by Bloom Books. This book was released on 2022-10-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you calling dibs? She's a woman, not the last piece of f**king pie. And yes, I'm calling dibs if it keeps your hands off her. Carter Pierce wants to spend his days tending the family farm he inherited and that's about it. After a tour of duty and a few bullet holes, he's looking forward to some peace and quiet in his hometown. Unfortunately for the sexy, bearded farmer, hippie-dippie Blue Moon doesn't believe in peace and quiet. And his nosy neighbors sure as hell don't know how to mind their own business. Neither does the big city journalist who arrives to interview him for a magazine article. Summer Lentz is out of place with her designer wardrobe and workaholic schedule. She asks too many questions and gets under his skin with her smart mouth and those denim-blue eyes. Now she's typing his family's story a mile a minute at his kitchen table and sleeping in the bedroom across the hall. His only option is to scare her away from farm life so he can go back to his nice, solitary life. But Summer's got a stubborn streak and secrets of her own. And once Carter starts pulling at those threads, he's not so eager to send her packing. Will a nudge from the matchmaking Beautification Committee result in a happily ever after or a homegrown disaster?

Download or read book Dark Protector written by Geri Glenn and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-05-23 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From two bestselling authors comes the story of two people who should have never fallen in love and the dangers that lurk around them. Blair's life isn't perfect, but she has a plan. Find a new roommate, finish school and finally start the future she's been working so hard for. And then he knocks on her door. One unwanted visitor is all it took to crush her reality and leave her living in fear. But at least she's living, thanks to the help of a good Samaritan. A very sexy, tattooed and motorcycle-riding man with a dog that looks as savage as he is sweet. GreenPeace saves her. He makes her feel safe. He makes her feel a lot of things she's never felt before. But, the danger's not over. Her attacker is still there, lurking in the shadows and waiting to strike again. GreenPeace will put his life and his club on the line to save the captivating woman that's stolen his heart. But even that might not be enough.

Download or read book GHOST Box Set One written by PJ Fiala and published by Rolling Thunder Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2022-09-07 with total page 843 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GHOST Boxset One is the beginning of a protector romance filled with passion, protectors and page turning excitement. When the only team that can handle the job, is the one that doesn’t exist. Being in the protection field comes in handy when the feisty women who have captured their hearts find themselves in need of a protector. Begin the GHOST series with three heart-pounding romantic suspense stories sure to keep you up at night. This collection contains a single father embarking on a new life; a second chance for a couple who lost out on their first; enemies to lovers who find themselves stuck together while looking for a murderer. Search Terms: boxsets, collection, romantic suspense, romance, brotherhood, band of brothers, mature characters, seasoned romance, cartel, suspense, action, adventure, close proximity, forced confinement, on the run, love, steamy, criminals, second chances, workplace, heroes for hire, emotional, relatable, jagged edge, protecting, defending, alpha, justice, guardian, military heroine, military, military hero, page turner, police force, romance books, romance, romance novels, contemporary romance, romance series, romance novels, beach reads, alpha male, security, military hero free, page turner, read, emotional read For Fans of: Susan Stoker, Kristen Ashley, Sharon Hamilton, KaLyn Cooper, Vanessa Vale, Colleen Hoover, Willow Rose, Kendra Elliot, Sandra Brown, Lisa Renee Jones, Lucy Score, Kaylea Cross, Rebecca Zanetti, Janie Crouch, Red Phoenix, Ivy Smoak, Anna Blakely, Riley Edwards This set contains: Defending Keirnan Defending Sophie Defending Roxanne

Download or read book Finding Lara written by PJ Fiala and published by Rolling Thunder Publishing . This book was released on 2023-02-23 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this steamy small-town protector romance by USA Today bestselling author PJ Fiala. He’s a GHOST operative tasked with the impossible. She’s a small town baker with the perfect blend of sweet and sass. When Lara’s abducted, Tate stops at nothing to get her back. When the job can only be handled by the team that doesn’t exist, you call GHOST. For Tate Vickers, becoming a GHOST operative was inevitable. Being raised by GHOST operatives, he and his coworkers played rescue games as children. When he’s tasked to run the elite group’s satellite location in Kentucky, he jumps at the chance and brings his friends along. But Glen Hollow, Kentucky isn’t what it seems. There’s a dark secret living in the hills and a war is about to erupt. Lara Bennit grew up baking in her mom’s kitchen. Now she bakes in her own and makes a respectable living doing what she loves. When local criminals break into her bakery and steal ingredients – repeatedly, her frustration grows. Then Tate walks into her small-town-shop, and his presence is as comforting as the cinnamon rolls she just added to the bakery case. Maybe everything will be okay after all. Or maybe her real problems are just beginning. And Tate is tasked with the ultimate job… To Find Lara. Finding Lara is the first novel in the GHOST Legacy Romantic Suspense Series, although all books in the GHOST Legacy world can be read as standalones. A steamy romantic story with a guaranteed happily ever after, it does have some strong language and exciting sexy times. Enjoy Tate and Lara! Finding Lara is a sexy, small town, romantic suspense Love Story. Search Terms: romantic suspense, romance, brotherhood, band of brothers, mature characters, seasoned romance, cartel, suspense, action, adventure, close proximity, forced confinement, on the run, love, steamy, criminals, second chances, workplace, heroes for hire, emotional, relatable, jagged edge, protecting, defending, alpha, justice, guardian, military heroine, military, military hero, page turner, police force, free romance books, free romance, romance novels, contemporary romance free, romance series, romance novels free, beach reads, alpha male, security, military hero free, page turner free, free read, emotional read For Fans of: Susan Stoker, Kristen Ashley, Sharon Hamilton, KaLyn Cooper, Vanessa Vale, Colleen Hoover, Willow Rose, Kendra Elliot, Sandra Brown, Lisa Renee Jones, Lucy Score, Kaylea Cross, Rebecca Zanetti, Janie Crouch, Red Phoenix, Ivy Smoak

Download or read book GHOST Box Set Two written by PJ Fiala and published by Rolling Thunder Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2022-10-21 with total page 795 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy these steamy, small-town, protector romances from USA Today bestselling author PJ Fiala. Books 4-6 exciting, steamy, romantic suspense GHOST stories to keep you turning pages into the night. When the only team that can handle the job, is the one that doesn’t exist. Book 1: Defending Yvette Special operative Wyatt Lawson is doing a favor for a friend. This favor turns out to be a sexy, irresistible woman in deadly trouble. When he finds her battered and bruised he decides several things at once; protect her, teach her to defend herself and to make her his. Trouble is, Yvette Jacobsen isn't looking for a relationship, she's in need of help and protection. Suddenly, life changes in ways neither of them expected. Book 2: Defending Bridget Special operative Axel Dunbar is running from his past heart aches. His healing comes in the form of getting down and dirty as a GHOST agent. Bridget Byrnes is self-sufficient and strong. Her strength comes from raising her son alone after a one-night stand left her expecting. Running into that one-night stand years later and learning he isn't at all who she expected is one thing. Being kidnapped just when things seemed to be changing, that's a game changer. Book 3: Defending Isabella Special operative Josh Masters is on a much needed vacation to celebrate a friend's wedding. Running into a wedding party while out celebrating was fun, until the groom imbibes too much and needs an escort home. Sparks fly when Josh meets the grooms sister, Do. Isabella Martinez. Isabella believes Josh is dangerous and impulsive and wants nothing to do with him. Until her brother is kidnapped and she needs his help. The kidnappers have set a deadline, time is not on their side. GHOST Box Set 2 is the second (books 4-6) box set in the GHOST Romantic Suspense Series, although all books in the GHOST world can be read as standalones. 3 steamy romantic stories with guaranteed happily ever afters, it does have some strong language and exciting sexy times. Enjoy!

Download or read book Finding His Mark written by PJ Fiala and published by Rolling Thunder Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lincoln: Finding His Mark is a sexy, second chance at love romance: Small Town, Romantic Suspense Love Story. A former Ranger determined to take down a criminal. An eyewitness to a gruesome murder. And the mark they make on each other's lives. Illegal weapons, vicious killings, and art heists are just the beginning of the crimes Lincoln Winters is about to solve. Hot on the trail of perilous criminals, he comes face to face with the stunning and feisty HR manager of a company possibly embroiled in it all. Suspect or victim? Lincoln will do whatever it takes to uncover the truth. Witnessing a murder turns Skye Sommers' dream job into a nightmare. Now, she's a suspect, but she could easily be the next victim. Her only hope is to trust the sexy Ranger determined to protect her. Together, can they find their mark before it's too late? Lincoln: Finding His Mark is the second novel in the Big 3 Security Romance Series, although all books in the Big 3 world can be read as standalones. A steamy romantic story with a guaranteed happily ever after, it does have some strong language and exciting sexy times. Enjoy Lincoln and Skye! Search Terms: romantic suspense, romance, brotherhood, band of brothers, mature characters, seasoned romance, cartel, suspense, action, adventure, close proximity, forced confinement, on the run, love, steamy, criminals, second chances, workplace, heroes for hire, emotional, relatable, jagged edge, protecting, defending, alpha, justice, guardian, military heroine, military, military hero, page turner, police force, free romance books, free romance, romance novels, contemporary romance free, romance series, romance novels free, beach reads, alpha male, security, military hero free, page turner free, free read, emotional read For Fans of: Susan Stoker, Kristen Ashley, Sharon Hamilton, KaLyn Cooper, Vanessa Vale, Colleen Hoover, Willow Rose, Kendra Elliot, Sandra Brown, Lisa Renee Jones, Lucy Score, Kaylea Cross, Rebecca Zanetti, Janie Crouch, Red Phoenix, Ivy Smoak Big 3 Security Series: Ford: Finding His Fire Lincoln: Finding His Mark Dodge: Finding His Jewel Rory: Finding His Match

Download or read book Defending Yvette written by PJ Fiala and published by Rolling Thunder Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GHOST: Government Hidden Ops Specialty Team. They eliminate the threat when no one else can. When GHOST special operative, Wyatt Lawson, is tasked with helping out the friend of a friend, he decides it's his good deed for the day. It's not his normal offering as he's usually tracking down criminals and putting a stop to crimes. That's what this brawny, gruff man enjoys. When the friend of a friend, Yvette Jacobson arrives, he finds a beaten and broken woman afraid of her own shadow. Immediately the medic in him jumps into action and begins assessing the damage. As he spends time with Yvette, his protective instincts take over and he finds the damaged beauty alluring. But when she shares the reason she was beaten and that danger is now likely at his door, Wyatt has no choice but to treat her as any other victim he's worked with and put up defenses to protect his daughter. Despite the fact he's attracted to her, he needs to keep this professional. When Yvette puts herself in harms way under the pretense that she's saving others, this warrior will move mountains to bring the lovely woman home and make her his. That is if he can get to her in time. *** Entire series complete! USA Today bestselling author PJ Fiala brings you the full and complete GHOST series—heroes willing to sacrifice everything in service to their country, and for the women they love. Full length novel with no cliffhanger, no cheating, and a happily-ever-after guaranteed.  Search Terms: romantic suspense, romance, brotherhood, band of brothers, mature characters, seasoned romance, cartel, suspense, action, adventure, close proximity, forced confinement, on the run, love, steamy, criminals, second chances, workplace, heroes for hire, emotional, relatable, jagged edge, protecting, defending, alpha, justice, guardian, military heroine, military, military hero, page turner, police force, free romance books, free romance, romance novels, contemporary romance free, romance series, romance novels free, beach reads, alpha male, security, military hero free, page turner free, free read, emotional read For Fans of: Susan Stoker, Kristen Ashley, Sharon Hamilton, KaLyn Cooper, Vanessa Vale, Colleen Hoover, Willow Rose, Kendra Elliot, Sandra Brown, Lisa Renee Jones, Lucy Score, Kaylea Cross, Rebecca Zanetti, Janie Crouch, Red Phoenix, Ivy Smoak

Download or read book Natural Born Protector written by Carla Cassidy and published by Silhouette. This book was released on 2008-08-21 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hank "handsome as sin" Tyler is all that stands between Melody Thompson and the wrath of her sister's killer. The lonely widower—formerly a rancher—makes a perfect hunk of a bodyguard but leaves much to be desired as boyfriend material. With a precocious eight-year-old daughter to raise, he's sworn off love and marriage. Which is fine with Melody, who intends to go back to her life in Chicago. Besides, romance would distract them from catching the killer. But as days go by, the leads are few, the danger grave, the desire unforeseeable…until the night Hank guards Melody's body more passionately than either intended!