by Diana Palmer
Part of Long, Tall Texans, book 19
First published 2001
Marc Brannon has spent years as a Texas Ranger, tracking criminals across the state's vast landscape. His latest case brings him into contact with Josette Langley, a woman whose past holds secrets that could destroy them both. Josette fled to Texas to escape a violent history, but danger follows her to the small town where she hoped to build a new life. Marc finds himself drawn to the mysterious woman even as his investigation reveals connections between her past and his current case. Trust comes hard for both of them. Marc has seen too much betrayal in his line of work, while Josette has learned that opening her heart can lead to devastation. As threats close in around them, they must decide whether their growing attraction is worth the risk of exposing old wounds and facing new enemies together.
Genres: romance, suspense, mystery, thriller
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, trust-issues
Setting: Texas
Period: contemporary
377 pages · Mira
Content warnings: violence