by Diana Palmer
Part of Long, Tall Texans, book 26
First published 2005
Cash Grier takes over as police chief in Jacobsville, Texas, determined to clean up the streets. The hard-edged lawman operates by one rule: trust nothing at first glance. That skepticism extends to Tippy Moore, the stunning woman he considers his enemy. Once known as "Georgia Firefly" during her Hollywood days, Tippy has shed her spoiled starlet persona. She now lives quietly, carrying secrets that rival Cash's own hidden past. Despite their antagonistic history, Cash cannot ignore the magnetic pull between them. Their chemistry proves too powerful to resist. Just when Cash begins to believe Tippy could be his future, a devastating betrayal shatters everything. The deception brings not only heartbreak but real danger to their doorstep. Both must confront the lies that have defined their relationship. In this pivotal moment, they face a test that will determine whether their boundless love can survive the truth.
Genres: romance, suspense, thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Jacobsville, Texas
Period: Contemporary
384 pages · Mass Market Paperback · HQN
Content warnings: emotional-abuse, violence