Redeemed by Love

She's the restaurant critic who broke his heart—now she needs his protection.

When Marelle finds herself being stalked, she seeks the help of the one person she never thought she would see again - Jaxson Reid. With danger lurking around every corner, giving in to their emotions could cost them their lives.

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Marelle

For years, I've tried to convince myself what I did to Jaxson Reid was justified.

That I was young and naïve, and it was just business.

But I've always regretted hurting him.

I've always wondered what could have been.

Now I'm being hunted, my every move watched, and I'm out of options.

With nowhere else to turn, I'm back in the Bay I swore never to return to.

All it takes is one kiss, and five years melt away.

I feel so safe, and so right in his arms, it's foolish to think he can forgive me...

…and daydreaming about what I can't have could cost me my life.

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Jaxson

Marelle says she needs my protection, how can I say no? Sure, what she did nearly destroyed me, but she doesn't deserve to be harassed by a crazed fan.

She swears she regrets the past, and I do too, but now isn't the time.

My life is already complicated.

Her stalker is closing in on her.

Reopening old wounds would be a distraction.

I can't fix what she did, and I'm not sure she can either.

If I was smart, I'd keep her at arm's length while protecting her.

The past is about to catch up to us and tear our lives apart, but I'm going to keep her close for as long as I can…

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This small-town family romance sits right smack bang on the line between steamy and sweet, features a protective hero falling for a plucky heroine, is dipped in intrigue, laced with action, all blended with a large scoop of humor, and a dash of faith.

Redeemed by Love contains Pg-13 level language, toe-curling kisses, fade to black bedroom scenes between former lovers, euphemisms, innuendo, and M-rated violence. If you are sensitive to any of these things this book may not be to your taste.

The unfiltered version was previously published as "Dead Reckoning."