by Diana Palmer
Part of Long, Tall Texans, book 52
First published 2021
Gaby Dupont faces a terrible choice. High-profile lawyer Jake Chandler may be helping her greedy relatives steal her family fortune, but she needs to get close to him to find out the truth. She takes a job working for Jake directly, hiding her real identity while trying to protect herself and her beloved grandmother. Jake senses that Gaby is more than she appears. She's sweet and clever, but too young and too secretive for his peace of mind. Despite their conflicts, she affects him like no other woman ever has. When danger threatens Gaby, Jake puts his career and reputation on the line to keep her safe. But protecting her means risking his heart in ways he never expected.
Genres: romance, suspense, thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, hidden-identity
384 pages · Kindle Edition · HQN Books