Her Lone Star Protector

Ever since he’d first set eyes on her, gruff private investigator Robert Cole had been smitten by lovely florist Rebecca Todman.

Hired to investigate her neighbor’s murder, Rob stepped into In Bloom and found a gentle woman whose warmth instantly disarmed him. The vulnerable beauty had mowed down his defenses and aroused his protective instincts...as well as the desire to kiss her senseless.

A landscaping project at his Circle C ranch gave him the perfect excuse to spend hours at her side. Watching her comfort a sick mare in his barn dismantled his hardened cynicism—stirring a raw hunger to shelter her from the world.

The attraction was mutual, but dark secrets in Rebecca’s past kept her wary of the sexy Texan. Could Rob convince Rebecca of the depth of his feelings and win not only her trust...but also her heart?

Lingering scars from an abusive marriage left her terrified of intimacy, bracing for pain whenever passion flared. Sensing the trauma behind her hesitation stirred Rob’s deepest fury—along with a fierce need to show her how tender love could be.
Romantic Suspense: When an oil company accountant is found strangled with his own necktie, Rob coordinates with local detectives to uncover corporate secrets before an innocent friend takes the fall.Small Town Setting: In the tight-knit community of Royal, Texas, the exclusive Texas Cattleman’s Club rallies behind their own as rumors swirl through the cigar lounge and diner booths.Forced Proximity: Collaborating on an elaborate koi pond and stone fountain for Rob’s contemporary log home places the cautious florist in close quarters with the rugged investigator.Slow Burn Romance: From chauffeuring an orphaned white cat to sharing quiet dinners on the patio, Rob proves that genuine tenderness can outshine past cruelty.Also by This Author: Merger of Fortunes, SÓLO POR TI and The Texan's Business Proposition.