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Bodies in Motion: 10 Athletes to Adore
by Angela Smith Lynn Cahoon Casey Dawes Synithia Williams Toni Jones Alicia Hunter Pace Lucy Oliver Cj Petterson Katie Kenyhercz Elley Arden Rachel CrossWorking up a sweat has never been more fun than in this value-priced collection starring sexy, athletic heroes and the dynamic women who capture their hearts.Reforming Gabe: Once the NFL’s best wide receiver, Gabe Beauford’s been dropping the ball this season—literally. After his team loses the Super Bowl, he heads to Beauford to brood, but crossing paths with independent and talented jewelry maker Neyland MacKenzie puts a new gleam in his eye. She needs saving and he needs a project…But will his not-so-deft touch ruin her dreams and their chance at real love? Worth the Wait: Playboy and fitness instructor Jared Patterson seems like the perfect candidate to help Tasha Smith lose her long-held V-card. But what starts out as a one-time thing quickly turns into an affair neither wants to stop—even when it might get in the way of their futures. High Octane: Fueled: Texan rebel Maddux Bates’s bad behavior won him last year’s Formula One championship—and an image problem. Getting caught dating a sponsor’s girlfriend, oncologist Brynn Douglas, could sabotage this season too—but can anything slow this dynamic duo down when their relationship shifts into overdrive? On the Fly: Newly minted MBA Jacey Vaughn gets in over her head when her father unexpectedly leaves her his NHL team. She knows business, not hockey, but it doesn’t take her long to recognize that her flirtation with team captain Carter Phlynn is a danger to her professional reputation. With the Stanley Cup on the line, she must decide between her heart’s desire and her family’s legacy. The Bull Rider’s Brother: Lizzie Hudson is enjoying rodeo weekend to start her summer when James Sullivan, the cowboy who got away, walks his Justin Ropers back into her life. Can he learn to redefine family before she gives up on him and marries another? Montana Christmas Magic: Tennis pro Logan Collins inherits a cabin in rural Phillipsburg, Montana, that he’s not allowed to sell for six months. It’s just enough time to start a sweet relationship with artist and chocolatier Julie Thompson. But despite the trappings of permanence—a dog, a horse, and a woman who brings light into his dark days—his life is still in New York. He’ll have to persuade Julie that Christmas in Manhattan is just as inspiring, before the holidays put a final wrap on their relationship. No Secrets in Spandex: Allegations of drug use surround bike racer Jacob Hunter, and reporter Ariel Hays is ready to do anything to get that story—except reveal her own secrets. Choosing Carter: When Bryn McKay’s brother escapes from prison bent on revenge, she invites her best friend, naturalist and outdoor guide Carter Danielson, on a rafting trip to help her de-stress—and she wouldn’t mind if things turned romantic. But Carter is a recovering alcoholic who shies away from commitment. Then her brother shows up and they must flee for their lives. Will imminent danger prompt Carter to finally figure out where his heart lies? Winter Storms: Daniel’s sailing accident cost Carly her shot at Olympic dreams, while his own athletic success was unhindered. Now he’s returned and they’re stuck in the Cornish village where storms lash them from outside—and within. Final Mend: Jake Inman may be a triathlete, but he needs a private investigator to help him track down his kidnapped goddaughter in the wilderness. Winona Wall left the PI game, but now to save herself, she must team up with Jake—and avoid love at all costs. Sensuality Level: Sensual
Bodies of Men
by Nigel FeatherstoneShortlisted for the 2019 Queensland Literary Awards - FICTIONLonglisted for the 2020 ARA Historical Novel Prize2019 Canberra Critics Circle Award - FICTION'a beautiful, tender, captivating story' - Joanna Nell, author of The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village'It is a tender, liberating love story, but, as Featherstone originally intended, a provoking one about our definitions of masculinity, bravery and courage.' - Canberra Times'a novel about intimacy and devotion, the power of tenderness, the mysteries of time, presence, and absence, secrets revealed and withheld, and friendships between strangers emerging from dire circumstances' - Australian Book ReviewThere is nothing more important than love and refuge.Egypt, 1941. Only hours after disembarking in Alexandria, William Marsh, an Australian lieutenant at twenty-one, is face down in the sand, caught in a stoush with the Italian enemy. He is saved by James Kelly, a childhood friend from Sydney and the last person he expected to see. But where William escapes unharmed, not all are so fortunate. William is sent to supervise an army depot in the Western Desert, with a private directive to find an AWOL soldier: James Kelly. When the two are reunited, James is recovering from an accident, hidden away in the home of an unusual family - a family with secrets. Together they will risk it all to find answers.Soon William and James are thrust headlong into territory more dangerous than either could have imagined.'A beautifully written, tender and sensitive love story told within the tense and uncertain context of war.' - Karen Viggers, bestselling author of The Lightkeeper's Wife'This is a strangely gentle novel about wartime conflict, violence, and chaos.' - Sydney Morning Herald
Bodies of Men
by Nigel FeatherstoneShortlisted for the 2019 Queensland Literary Awards - FICTIONLonglisted for the 2020 ARA Historical Novel Prize2019 Canberra Critics Circle Award - FICTION'a beautiful, tender, captivating story' - Joanna Nell, author of The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village'It is a tender, liberating love story, but, as Featherstone originally intended, a provoking one about our definitions of masculinity, bravery and courage.' - Canberra Times'a novel about intimacy and devotion, the power of tenderness, the mysteries of time, presence, and absence, secrets revealed and withheld, and friendships between strangers emerging from dire circumstances' - Australian Book ReviewThere is nothing more important than love and refuge.Egypt, 1941. Only hours after disembarking in Alexandria, William Marsh, an Australian lieutenant at twenty-one, is face down in the sand, caught in a stoush with the Italian enemy. He is saved by James Kelly, a childhood friend from Sydney and the last person he expected to see. But where William escapes unharmed, not all are so fortunate. William is sent to supervise an army depot in the Western Desert, with a private directive to find an AWOL soldier: James Kelly. When the two are reunited, James is recovering from an accident, hidden away in the home of an unusual family - a family with secrets. Together they will risk it all to find answers.Soon William and James are thrust headlong into territory more dangerous than either could have imagined.'A beautifully written, tender and sensitive love story told within the tense and uncertain context of war.' - Karen Viggers, bestselling author of The Lightkeeper's Wife'This is a strangely gentle novel about wartime conflict, violence, and chaos.' - Sydney Morning Herald
Bodies of Work: An Avondale Story (Avondale Stories Ser. #1)
by EtienneGeorge Martin and Mike Foster have been best friends since childhood, but recent events have brought them even closer together: Mike has moved into George’s house now that George’s unfaithful boyfriend has been kicked out. It puts Mike in a pinch, because he’s always loved George -- maybe more than a best friend should.George doesn’t suspect Mike’s feelings, being wrapped up in his job as the youngest lieutenant in the Jacksonville sheriff’s office and investigating a series of murders. But it will all come to a head when George is stalked by a psycho and Mike steps in front of a bullet meant for George. George then realizes there’s much more to their relationship than he thought.
Bodies: The 'It Girl' Book of the Year
by Christine Anne FoleyYou were everything I ever wanted. Johnny was my first. I was seventeen and I was only brave enough to talk to him after I'd had three vodkas. He was only brave enough to kiss me when no-one else was around. Dave was different. We didn't go out or see friends. We were each other's world. Dave was all I needed. We were toxic before it became fashionable. Kyle was my best friend. And that was the problem. Or at least that's what he said was the problem. Because friends can hook up but they can't date.Adam was meant to be some harmless fun. I met him in a hotel and he was wearing an Adidas tracksuit. Casual but cute. He was anything but harmless.And then I met You.And things went from bad to worse.Readers are OBSESSED with Bodies:'Raw, dark and unflinching' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review'Such a powerful read and one I couldn't put down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review'Loved, loved, loved it [...] I don't want to spoil the story - go and read it for yourself' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader reviewSpeaks the truth of [...] how it is to be a woman in a man's world' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review'A hate letter to the type of men who make it their life's mission to damage, use and abuse women' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review'Heartbreaking, dark and thrilling in equal measures' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review
Bodies: The 'It Girl' Book of the Year
by Christine Anne FoleyYou were everything I ever wanted. Johnny was my first. I was seventeen and I was only brave enough to talk to him after I'd had three vodkas. He was only brave enough to kiss me when no-one else was around. Dave was different. We didn't go out or see friends. We were each other's world. Dave was all I needed. We were toxic before it became fashionable. Kyle was my best friend. And that was the problem. Or at least that's what he said was the problem. Because friends can hook up but they can't date.Adam was meant to be some harmless fun. I met him in a hotel and he was wearing an Adidas tracksuit. Casual but cute. He was anything but harmless.And then I met You.And things went from bad to worse.Readers are OBSESSED with Bodies:'Raw, dark and unflinching' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review'Such a powerful read and one I couldn't put down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review'Loved, loved, loved it [...] I don't want to spoil the story - go and read it for yourself' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader reviewSpeaks the truth of [...] how it is to be a woman in a man's world' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review'A hate letter to the type of men who make it their life's mission to damage, use and abuse women' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review'Heartbreaking, dark and thrilling in equal measures' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review
Bodily Harm: Margaret Atwood's Bodily Harm (A Romance Bestseller #28)
by Margaret AtwoodFrom the author of the New York Times bestselling novels The Handmaid&’s Tale—now an Emmy Award-winning Hulu original series—and Alias Grace, now a Netflix original series.A powerfully and brilliantly crafted novel, Bodily Harm is the story of Rennie Wilford, a young journalist whose life has begun to shatter around the edges. Rennie flies to the Caribbean to recuperate, and on the tiny island of St. Antoine she is confronted by a world where her rules for survival no longer apply. By turns comic, satiric, relentless, and terrifying, Margaret Atwood's Bodily Harm is ultimately an exploration of the lust for power, both sexual and political, and the need for compassion that goes beyond what we ordinarily mean by love.
Bodine's Bounty
by Charlene Sands19th Century American West. A hard-bitten bounty hunter has no time for love. . . Heiress Emma Marie Rourke is naive, innocent and very, very determined. She'll find her outlaw father and make it as a singer. Bodine--just Bodine--has promises to keep. And looking for some spoiled flibbertigibbet runaway isn't top of his list. But, dammit, his conscience won't let him rest until he finds her. And at least there's a reward for retrieving her. Protecting Emma isn't the easy job he expects it to be. Bodine is startled when he can't get his mind--or his hands--off Emma's diminutive figure! He's sworn to keep her safe--but who will save her from him?
Body & Soul
by Susan Krinard&“A fascinating tale of reincarnation and redemption&” from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Midgard and Fane series (Library Journal). Though mountain search-and-rescue worker Jesse Copeland is used to risking herself to save others, she must tap into all her reserves of bravery to solve the most haunting mystery of her life: her mother&’s puzzling death. Little does Jesse know her investigation will make her the target of two men: a present-day threat and a centuries-old hero . . . Two hundred years ago, David Ventris, or Lord Ashthorpe, knew Jesse as a woman he had passionately desired—and then betrayed. Now he has a chance to right the wrongs of his past by protecting Jesse from the evil that stalks her. If only he can convince her of his corporeal existence and that he is a man she can love and trust, body and soul.Praise for Susan Krinard &“Susan Krinard was born to write romance.&” —Amanda Quick, New York Times–bestselling author &“The reading world would be a happier place if more paranormal romance writers wrote as well as Krinard.&” —Contra Costa Sunday Times &“A vivid, talented author with a sparkling imagination.&” —Anne Stuart, New York Times–bestselling author
Body And Soul
by Sherryl WoodsThe aerobics instructor was very pretty, very popular... and very dead. Reporter Amanda Roberts was at the gym when the body was discovered on the steam room floor. Amanda smells murder--and a hot story-- but her sometimes boyfriend, Joe Donelli, thinks she should keep her nose clean. She says he's jealous, that he misses his police days. He says he's content raising tomatoes. She says she can't walk away from a murder case. He says he cares so much, he'd hate to see her hurt. It's a familiar argument for the stubborn reporter and the tough ex-cop, but this time Joe may be right to exercise caution. For the case is about to take on unhealthy overtones for the woman he loves.
Body Armor
by Alana MatthewsIf last-minute shopping isn't killer enough, Santa is! When Anna Sanford is attacked by a vengeful Saint Nick, a mystery man saves her life. But the real mystery isn't why this man, Brody Carpenter, pledges to protect Anna through the holidays-it's why he left her in the first place...and why she never told him she was pregnant with his child. In four turbulent years, he'd transformed from local sheriff into an international bodyguard for hire-and Anna is in serious need of protection. Brody wants to help her put her life back together, but dodging bullets is easier done than dodging the past...especially when she is about to give him the ultimate Christmas surprise....
Body Armor Complete Collection
by Lori FosterFour must-read novels from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster’s Body Armor series, collected here in one volume for the first time!Under PressureLeese Phelps’s road hasn’t been an easy one, but it’s brought him to the perfect job—working for the elite Body Armor security agency. And what his newest assignment lacks in size, she makes up for in fire and backbone. But being drawn to Catalina Nicholson is a dangerous complication because what Catalina knows could get her killed. But who’d believe the sordid truth about her powerful stepfather? Beyond Leese’s ripped body and brooding gaze is a man of impeccable honor. He’s the last person she expects to trust—and the first who’s ever made her feel safe. And he’s the only one who can help her expose a deadly secret, if they can just stay alive long enough…Hard JusticeJustice Wallington knows how to harness his strength and intimidating size—skills he put to good use first in the MMA cage and now as a bodyguard at the Body Armor agency. But no opponent has ever left him feeling as off balance as his new client, heiress Fallon Wade, sweet and intriguingly innocent. It’s a risk-free assignment, until he’s required to fake a relationship with her.Sheltered from the world after a family tragedy, Fallon longs to experience life. Not easy with a huge, lethal-looking bodyguard shadowing her every move. Justice seems like her polar opposite but pretending to be a couple stirs undeniable heat. And when danger strikes again, it’s not just her safety in jeopardy, but a passion that’s real, raw and absolutely against the rules…Close ContactMMA fighter Miles Dartman’s casual arrangement with personal shopper Maxi Nevar would be many men’s fantasy. She seeks him out, they have mindblowing sex, she leaves. Yet lately, Miles wants more. And when Maxi requests his services via the Body Armor security agency, he’s ready to finally break through her defenses—and protect her day and night.Receiving a large inheritance has brought chaos and uncertainty into Maxi’s life. Her ex has resurfaced, along with lots of former “friends,” and someone is making mysterious threats. Then there’s Miles, who doesn’t ask for anything…except her trust. Now Maxi has to give her heart as well as her body…or risk losing a man who could be everything she needs.Fast BurnThe moment Brand Berry meets beautiful, driven Sahara Silver, the connection between them is electric. It’s also something he can’t pursue. Sahara wants him, sure—to join Body Armor, where his MMA skills, size and cocky attitude make him perfect for her elite crew. For Sahara, the agency always comes first, and Brand needs more. Yet when she’s kidnapped by men searching for her missing brother, he doesn’t hesitate. Despite his refusal to join Body Armor, it’s Brand who steps up when Sahara needs him most. Now there’s no more time for games, and no point denying the hunger they both feel. But if they survive, can Sahara finally surrender control to claim this blazing passion?Titles originally published in 2017, 2017, 2017, and 2018
Body By Night
by Zuri DayZuri Day sizzles with a seductive story of one woman's quest to take control of her life. . .while experiencing an attraction too explosive to resist. D'Andra Smalls has had enough. She's tired of being overweight, she's had it with her overbearing family, and she's fed up with settling for any guy who'll have her--especially since she caught her boyfriend cheating with her best friend. But working out and avoiding delicious food is easy compared to resisting the charms of Los Angeles' hottest personal trainer, JaJuan "Night" Simmons. Six feet of chiseled muscle and fine chocolate, he's challenging her body in all the right ways--and proving there's a sensitive, caring guy under the good looks. Their shared career goals of promoting health and fitness bring them even closer together. But D'Andra feels it may be too much of a good thing. After succeeding in taking command of her life, can she risk losing control of her heart?
Body Check
by Deirdre MartinThis game’s going into overtime. Janna MacNeil is a publicist on a mission—to change the image of the bad boys of hockey: the Stanley Cup Champion New York Blades. Ty Gallagher is a captain on a mission—to get his team to win the Cup again…at any cost. His determination is legendary, as well as his unwillingness to toe the corporate line. When the persistent publicist and the stubborn captain butt heads, it’s hard enough to crack the ice. But they may end up melting it instead…
Body Check
by Elle KennedyHard body? Check. Awesome-night-in-the-sack potential? Check! Hayden Houston is breaking out of her good-girl mode. It's time for a one-night stand-and she's found just the man for the job! She spent her childhood being dragged from rink to rink by her hockey-coach father. Now Hayden craves stability. And she's determined to get it-after this one night....When hockey star Brody Croft sees the sexy brunette at the bar, he's riveted. He's ready to shed his bad-boy ways and settle down. And after a mind-blowing night in bed with Hayden, he knows she's the one.Now all he has to do is convince her....
Body Check: A Spicy Hockey Rom-Com
by Elle KennedyNew York Times bestselling author of the Briar U series Elle Kennedy&’s first hockey romance, Body Check, is now released in an expanded version, with both new and enhanced scenes by the author! More story, more hockey—and more heat!After a childhood spent being dragged around the country by her hockey coach father, Hayden Houston intends to take some time to figure out her future. Whether that future will include her currently off-again boyfriend remains to be seen. What it certainly won&’t include is the for-one-night-only guy she just met at a bar. It seems hockey star Brody Croft did not get the memo about being temporary. Big, bold and driven, he&’s dedicated in everything he does. Up till now, that&’s been his team—the one owned by Hayden&’s dad. But his night with Hayden has sparked something he didn&’t expect. The two of them are good together. Really good. There&’s a connection he&’s never experienced before, one he knows they&’d be wrong to ignore. Even with a game-fixing scandal testing both their loyalties—to teammates, to friends…to family. Part of Hayden wants to turn tail and run. A complicated relationship with a bad boy hockey player is exactly what she never wanted. But when it comes to Brody, Hayden is realizing that people can be so much more than what they seem.
Body Chemistry
by Dara GirardBiologist Brenda Everton has excelled in a man's world--often at the expense of her personal life. When she receives an invitation to join the Black Stockings Society, her first impulse is to throw it away, until she starts to wonder just what kind of fun she's been missing. . . . Now, donning a sequined pair of seamed black stockings, Brenda's taking a meeting with her ex-husband, wealthy entrepreneur Dominic Ayers. Dominic has learned there's a lot more to life than work. . . and one glimpse of Brenda makes him realize how much he wants to teach her all about letting loose, listening to her heart and finding out whether passion can strike twice.
Body Cravings
by Taige CrenshawAmara Montgomery is still reeling from the hateful words her now dead fiancé threw at her just before he died. Afraid to go after what she craves, she inadvertently propositions a client. What shall she do...Jacques Falcone is a man used to being in charge. The out of control feeling he gets around Amara Montgomery is outside his comfort zone. Although he craves her he never expected to get the chance to have her. With her proposition he knows there is only one thing to do...Takes what he craves and let them burn each other up...
Body Heat
by Carly PhillipsNight after night, Brianne Nelson has fantasized about the sexy stranger she met at the café where she works part-time. Never in her wildest dreams could she imagine that this tall drink of water would turn out to be a client.Thanks to his wealthy sister, injured detective Jake Lowell is the recipient of Brianne's personal services as a physical therapist for the next month. Now, he's not in any hurry to return to the beat-he has to find the guy who shot him first. Still, he does need therapy. But the "therapy" has evolved into something a little-uh-steamier. And before they know it, their nightly sessions have turned into a full-blown summer fling.Just what do you do when your wildest fantasies become an even wilder reality?
Body Heat
by Carly PhillipsThe sizzling reader-favorite tale in book four of New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips's Simply series Night after night, Brianne Nelson has fantasized about the sexy stranger she met at the café where she works part-time. Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine that he'd turn out to be a client for her "real" job as a physical therapist--or how much better Jake would look with his clothes off! Thanks to his wealthy sister, injured detective Jake Lowell is the recipient of Brianne's personal services for the next month. Determined to get well enough to go after the guy who shot him, Jake is in desperate need of Brianne's healing touch. But when the "therapy" sessions evolve into something a little steamier, Jake and Brianne are in for a reality that makes their hottest fantasies look like child's play.
Body Heat
by Lori FosterLori Foster turns up the heat in this sizzling fan-favorite tale, available for the first time as a standalone ebook! The last person Melanie Tucker wants to find herself trapped with on a party boat is her nemesis, Adam Stone. As always, he's too smooth…and a bit too sexy for comfort. But when they both fall overboard—and wind up stranded together—Melanie just can't resist all the delicious body heat smoldering between them…. Originally published in 1999
Body Heat
by Ruth OwenThe heat never lets up as dangerous desires are rekindled in this sizzling tale of love, betrayal, and murder. Never look back. Those are words Curt Brennermen lives by. He went from riches to rags, and now he's back on top as the owner of one of the world's fastest-growing oil conglomerates. But success comes at a steep price. Back home on East Texas soil, he's face-to-face with unfinished business. Curt's just been hit with a murder charge . . . and the only one who can help him clear his name is the girl who got away. Lyn Tyrell will never forgive Curt for walking out on her. But the hell-raising cowboy who taught her the meaning of the word passion needs her in the worst way. Someone killed a man in cold blood and set Curt up to take the fall. At least, that's what he is claiming. Lyn can't believe the man she once loved is a murderer, but trusting him with her heart again is something else--unless Curt can show her he's finally ready for a second chance. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: Tempting a Devil, The Story Guy, and Friday Night Alibi.
Body Heat
by Susan FoxIt's Getting Hot In Here. . .Maura Mahoney expects to spend her thirtieth birthday the way she's spent so many others. She'll work at the Cherry Lane retirement community, have a quiet dinner with her parents, and end the evening with a solo hot chocolate before turning in early. Sedate, but safe. Then Jesse Blue turns up at Cherry Lane, ready to do community service to avoid jail time. And suddenly, prim, by-the-books Maura can't stop thinking about a sexy, motorcycle-riding bad boy who seems wrong for her in almost every way. But beneath his gruff exterior, Jesse is a man of surprises. He's filling the once drab community center with color and life. He's bonding with the residents. And he's prompting scorching, wild dreams Maura would never be bold enough to act on. Or would she? Because the way Jesse looks at her, Maura could swear that this heated, smoldering attraction runs both ways. . ."A skillful combination of sexy and smart." --All About Romance Reviews"You can't go wrong picking up a Susan Fox book." --Romance Reviews Today"A contemporary love story sure to make readers go weak in the knees. Well-crafted story lines and richly observed characters bolster a strong erotic element in this delightful, memorable romance." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) on His, Unexpectedly
Body Heat (Department 6 #2)
by Brenda Novak“A compelling, suspenseful story filled with nonstop action…a definite page-turner.”—RT Book Reviews, 4.5 stars Twelve people have been shot at point-blank range and left to rot in the desert sun. It’s Sophia St. Claire’s job to do something about it. She’s Bordertown, Arizona’s new chief of police—and she’s out of her depth.Help arrives in the form of Department 6 hired gun Roderick Guerrero. As far as Sophia’s concerned, his involvement only makes things worse. Maybe he’s managed to turn his life around. And maybe he’s a good investigator. But as the bastard son of a wealthy local rancher, he has a history he can’t get past. A history that includes her.Rod refuses to leave town until the killer is caught. He’s not worried about the danger posed by some vigilante. It’s Sophia who threatens him. Because he’s used to risking his life—but his heart is another story.Originally published in 2010
Body Heat (Department 6 #2)
by Brenda Novak#1 New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak creates her trademark chemistry between a police chief tasked with stopping a dangerous killer and the man she&’s tried so hard to forget.Twelve people have been shot at point-blank range and left to rot in the desert sun. It&’s Sophia St. Claire&’s job to do something about it. She&’s Bordertown, Arizona&’s new chief of police—and she&’s out of her depth.Help arrives in the form of Department 6 hired gun Roderick Guerrero. As far as Sophia&’s concerned, his involvement only makes things worse. Maybe he&’s managed to turn his life around. And maybe he&’s a good investigator. But as the bastard son of a wealthy local rancher, he has a history he can&’t get past. A history that includes her.Rod refuses to leave town until the killer is caught. He&’s not worried about the danger posed by some vigilante. It&’s Sophia who threatens him. Because he&’s used to risking his life—but his heart is another story.Previously published.