by Diana Palmer
Part of Long, Tall Texans, book 41
First published 2011
Detective Rick Marquez has built his reputation on two things: cracking every case that crosses his desk and winning over every woman he meets. The smooth-talking San Antonio cop thinks he has life figured out until he encounters someone who changes everything. This woman doesn't fall for his usual charm or easy smile. She sees right through his confident exterior to the man underneath. Marquez finds himself in unfamiliar territory, dealing with feelings he never expected and a connection he can't control. For the first time in his career and his love life, Rick Marquez discovers there are some things that can't be solved with wit or charm alone. He must decide whether to retreat to safer ground or risk everything for a chance at something real.
Genres: romance, mystery, detective, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: San Antonio
134 pages · Kindle Edition · Harlequin Special Edition