Wyoming Mountain Murder

Charlie helping others with skills to protect themselves. Receiving a panic call from a woman which almost took Charlie's life when she got there.
Detective Brian is investigating murders and feeling that Charlie knows more
A great series that pulls you in. I like the characters, and readers will enjoy this book as well as the series. Given ARC for my voluntary review

Wyoming Mountain Murder by Juno Rushdan
Cowboy State Lawman series #5. Harlequin Intrigue. Contemporary romantic suspense. Can be read as a stand-alone. Closed door.
Charlie runs a self-defense training company. She also advocates for abused women and helps them escape when needed.
After getting a call from a cop’s wife, Charlie goes to the house to help but finds the kitchen covered in blood and drag marks out the door. Conventionally for someone, the house catches fire and then explodes as Charlie gets outside. The wife is missing and Charlie is sure it’s the cop and there is a coverup by his fellow officers.
Helping Charlie investigate is Wyoming detective Brian Bradshaw from a joint task force. His first job is to keep Charlie safe.

Fast paced intrigue and action. This book in the series has a bit more romance than the prior books. Brian and Charlotte met at a charity ball the prior year and they both acknowledge their chemistry is intense. She’s skittish though and doesn’t want anything to do with cops because of childhood experience. They have to put it all aside as they try to find the missing woman.
Explosive finish.