by Diana Palmer
Part of Long, Tall Texans, book 9
First published 1991
Donavan Langley runs his Texas ranch with military precision, keeping everyone at arm's length. When Fay York arrives seeking refuge from threats tied to her late husband's criminal connections, Donavan reluctantly agrees to help. Fay carries secrets that put both their lives at risk, while Donavan struggles with his growing attraction to a woman he believes he cannot protect. As danger closes in, Fay must decide whether to trust the stern rancher with the truth about her past. Their partnership becomes something deeper as they fight to survive, but Donavan's fear of losing someone he cares about threatens to drive them apart. Two wounded souls discover that love requires the courage to be vulnerable.
Genres: romance, suspense, thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, second-chance
Setting: Texas
192 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Silhouette
Content warnings: violence