The Loner
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
A man at war with himself
In all her years as deputy sheriff, Shelby Kincaid never met a man as stubborn as Dakota Carson. Practically eaten by a grizzly bear and still he insists on returning, alone, to his isolated cabin in the Tetons. Shelby's not even sure why it ruffles her – but she suspects it has a lot to do with the instant, powerful connection she feels with Dakota. If only he'd let down his guard with her...
Ten years as a Navy SEAL took its toll on Dakota's body, mind and his heart. Since being released, he's endured months of painful physical therapy…and brutal nightmares. Dakota wants nothing more than to hide from the world, so why does Shelby's gentle presence suddenly make him question his seclusion? But when Shelby's life is threatened, Dakota knows his warrior spirit won't hide any longer. He just hopes it's not too late...
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McKenna's contemporary Jackson Hole, Wyo. series continues (after The Defender) with an uneasy mix of romance and suspense. Former Navy SEAL Dakota Carson and his wolf companion, Storm, are living in fairly self-sufficient isolation in the Teton Mountains when a grizzly attack injures Dakota. Sheriff's deputy Shelby Kincaid assumes responsibility for overseeing the care of Storm and Dakota, as Dakota's severe untreated PTSD prevents him from recovering in the hospital. Shelby and Dakota soon discover they are linked by the vicious rape and murder of Dakota's sister, which Shelby investigated; tensions escalate when the killers escape and target Shelby for revenge. Dakota and Shelby's common experience as wilderness trackers helps strengthen their bond once Dakota overcomes his initial disdain for "Deputy Barbie Doll." McKenna's enthusiasm for her setting and characters helps overcome tepid prose, excessive exposition, graphic details of sexual assault, and grizzlies meeting sad and gory ends.
