by Diana Palmer
First published 2011
Texas Ranger Marc Brannon returns to active duty and gets assigned to a high-profile murder investigation. His new partner turns out to be Josette Langley, a junior investigator from his past. Their previous relationship ended badly, leaving bitter feelings between them. Now they must work together to solve the case while navigating their complicated history. The stakes go beyond their personal drama as the investigation puts both their lives in danger. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Curtis Russell searches for a missing informant when he spots something odd in his mother's neighborhood. Deputy District Attorney Mary Ryan catches him examining her tomato plants, leading to an awkward first meeting. Their initial misunderstanding sparks an unlikely romance, but Russell's case involves dangerous mob connections that threaten anyone who interferes.
Genres: romance, suspense, mystery, crime, action, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, second-chance
Setting: Texas
544 pages · Hardcover · HQN