Marlowe's Maverick (Bad Boys of Hockey Romance Trilogy, Book 2‪)‬

Marlowe's Maverick – A steamy, suspenseful romance from Rachelle Vaughn's Bad Boys of Hockey Trilogy

Harlequin Hills was supposed to be a safe haven—an exclusive, gated community where the wealthy could lock the world out. But when a murder rocks the neighborhood, no amount of money or manicured lawns can hide the danger lurking in plain sight.

Marin Marlowe didn't come to California by choice—she's on the run, desperate to escape the dangerous world she left behind. Working as a housekeeper gives her a quiet, anonymous existence… and a chance to start over. But cleaning up after the wealthy elite has its risks, especially when one of her clients turns out to be Gavin Bozymowski, a charming, sharp-dressed hockey player with a smile that makes her forget why she's hiding.

When Marin accidentally stumbles into Gavin's bedroom while he's asleep, their connection is instant, electric…and dangerous. Gavin swore he'd never let a woman come between him and his two best friends, his brothers-in-arms from the ice. But that vow starts to crack the moment Marin looks at him with those wary, soul-deep eyes.

Passion isn't the only thing burning in Harlequin Hills. As the body count rises, it's clear that someone in the gated community has blood on their hands—and Marin may have seen more than she realizes. The closer she and Gavin grow, the darker the shadows become. A killer is on the loose, and Marin's past may be tied to the present in ways she never imagined.

Gavin's protective instincts flare to life, but keeping Marin safe means risking his own heart—and breaking the pact he made with his best friends. With a murderer closing in and their desire spinning out of control, Gavin and Marin must decide if they can trust their hearts…or if some secrets are too sinful to love through.