by Diana Palmer
Part of Long, Tall Texans, book 44
First published 2014
Carlie Blair works as secretary to Cash Grier, enduring the crude stories that Carson tells about his romantic exploits. Carson is a Lakota Sioux mercenary who keeps his relationships brief and his emotions locked away. He helps Cash investigate a complex murder case, finding amusement in rattling the traditional secretary with his tales. Everything changes when Carlie witnesses something she was never meant to see. Her photographic memory captures the face of a criminal, making her the crucial evidence that could connect a well-known politician to the murder. Suddenly Carlie becomes a target. The only person who can keep her safe is Carson, the same man whose behavior once repulsed her. As they work together, Carlie discovers that Carson has depths she never suspected. She finds herself falling for him despite the danger. Now she faces a terrible choice between her safety and her heart, knowing that loving this dangerous man might destroy her.
Genres: romance, suspense, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Lakota Sioux
304 pages · Hardcover · HQN Books
Content warnings: violence