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"I have a lot of patience, but you're testing mine!"

She  tilted her chin, easing her gaze down six foot three inches of a human steel wall. When she returned her eyes to his hardened jaw, she smiled. "Well, well...at least we know something that can spur you."

He crossed his arms and spread his legs, just enough that he reminded her of a warrior preparing for battle. He'd have to face the facts. She wouldn't allow him, or anyone, to step over her...or take away her legacy. "You might be able to manipulate some yuppy from the city, but this country boy knows all the tricks in the book. I don't play games and I suggest you take a different path when it comes to you and me."

"Or what?"

"Or I'll show you what I do to sassy, overbearing, spoiled brats."

She was beginning to like him...a lot!

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He kissed her until her breaths came in gasps. He stared down into pools of blue. "Let's get one thing straight. I don't work for you"

"And let's get something straight...not you, not anybody, will get in the way of me and this ranch."

"I don't think we're talking about the ranch, sunshine. I think we both know we're talking something far deeper."

"We can't--"

"And yet we still are..."

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"Don't get in my way, badge or not! I'm not letting anything, not you and not my father, take away this ranch. Got it?" She stared up at him, all six-foot-something inches, two hundred pounds of solid, masculine wall. For the first time in her life she'd fight tooth and nail.

His grin spread perfectly shaped lips and hitched her heart into a rapid beat. And then he did it. She'd never be the same...

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She was a bit dizzy standing before him, faced with his tanned, amazing, warrior-like good looks. His blue eyes and daring smile put a new spin on handsome. His words, laced with an easy twang, were said in such slumber, reminding her of a trickle of water over the rock-bed of a creek. All these enticing attributes wrapped up in a tall, brawny, masculine cowboy. A huge benefit...he knew his way around a woman's body--and heart. He shifted and his worn Wranglers stretched across thick thighs. Her thoughts dipped in an image...smooth saddle and wild ridin'.
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His embrace feels like home, 

but if she stays will she destroy him?

To Serve. Protect. And desire.

Special Agent Zander Cade discovers his stunning neighbor and realizes she has a handful of secrets that could put him in a difficult situation. He has a job to do, but her beauty and spunk deter his every intention to abide the law. If his instincts are right, she's a whole lot of trouble...and in danger.

Wynn Makelti has no other choice but to move into her grandmother's neglected house, at least for the time being. Anything is better than going back to her ex whose criminal activity is catching up to him. The Wyoming scenery isn't too bad, considering her neighbor has caught, and keeps, her attention. But can he be trusted? She believes he has a few secrets of his own and she makes it a priority to find out what he’s hiding behind his hat, beguiling smile and bad-boy tattoos.

Little by little the secrets begin to unravel and turmoil shows up on her doorstep. As safe as his embrace feels, can she stay and possibly put him at risk from someone from her past? If she leaves, she could lose everything she has come to love.

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Fighting the smile that ached to erupt, she knew it would only stir the pot. That’s not what she wanted, at least not on the first day in town. She needed to make friends, not enemies, and Wynn had a feeling this man would be the best type to have on her side. “I’d offer you a cup of coffee, but as you can see, things are a bit out of place around here.” She ambled up to the dog and held out her hand as an offering for him to sniff.

“She doesn’t take up to strangers very quickly,” he warned.

“This precious girl?” Wynn bent to one knee and gave the dog a good scrub behind the ears. “She’s real scary there…a real tiger.” 

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A parent's (child's) worst nightmare!

Last week our children faced an event that no child, or adult, should have to face. A bomb threat in their school. The kids were rapidly evacuated because of the threat. At 2:20 I received a call stating the kids were being released early. I was in Cincinnati Children's and luckily we were just finishing up. I immediately started making calls, to my daughter and her grandmother, trying to find out if everyone was okay. However, I didn't get an answer.

When I got home, I found my youngest child sobbing, bright red, and freezing. Why? She came home from school without a coat, phone or key to get in. It was in the 30s and she had been sitting outside for 2.5 hours. My heart broke, because not only had she been evacuated from her school, not knowing what was happening outside of hearing rumors that there was a bomb, but she came home alone and was scared. Angry at the situation, I wrote a post on Facebook. Not blaming anyone, just saying how frustrated I was...

This post was not slamming the evacuation process, how untimely or chaotic it had gone, or how our kids (most of them) were sent home without their bags (my daughter had everything in her bag). I mean, who can be prepared for something this terrible? I have complete confidence that the staff, and law enforcement, did everything they should have. However, immediately after I posted my feelings, I received comments and PMs telling me this was my fault as a parent that my daughter had to sit outside for 2.5 hours in the cold. Or, that it was her fault for not grabbing her things (when she was told to leave everything). I also received positive comments and messages. I can assure you my daughter did everything she was supposed to do under the circumstances, just as staff and law enforcement did.

What really got me though...how people want to find a target to blame, outside of who is truly to blame. Like the person who decided he/she would make a threat that would cause panic and disrupt lives, even outside of school.

I was even surprised that some told me..."Have a back-up plan. Why didn't you have a back-up plan?" A bit presumptuous, right?

First, I did blame myself. What parent wouldn't? I wasn't here when my child needed me most. Not by choice, but it doesn't lesson my hurt. And it doesn't change the fact that I should have been here when my child stepped off the bus to give her the hugs she deserved. Second, we not only had a plan in place, if something unforeseeable happens, but we had two back up plans (all three failed). Key and phone in backpack. Failed. Her grandmother was supposed to be here waiting. Failed. And my daughter then is supposed to go to the neighbor's house. Failed because they weren't home. So, not that I'm relieving myself of guilt, but these were the circumstances. Maybe there's a fourth back up plan? I'm sure there must be.

Several of these people who wanted to make it very clear to me that I'm at fault are people who never respond to my hundreds of positive comments on my Facebook wall, but the one post among hundreds that is negative they swoop in and take a jab. Sure, I get it, these aren't friends. I wear big-girl panties and I have swept their negativity away as easily as yesterday's trash. Yet, I can't seem to shake the core issue here. How can anyone believe that it's fine for my child, ANY child, to go through a rapid evacuation then come home and sit in the cold? Where was your child? In the warmth of your house? Would you complain if it was your child left outside for 2.5 hours in 30 degrees? I understand most people thought I should plant a smile on my face and be thankful because it could have been worse...

Yes! I'm grateful that no one was hurt. Things could have been far worse. I'm glad every child was evacuated and delivered home where safety is. But, I won't apologize for my anger at the situation. If you can't understand that there's nothing more I can say to convince you. Our children are facing a time of unforeseeable, horrible challenges and by showing your claws toward a parent who is concerned for her child is a sign that we aren't united for the benefit of our children. I hope it's not your child left in the cold heaven forbid this should happen again.

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"Do me a favor and cut the act. Unless you'd like to spend some up close and personal time with my handcuffs."

The corners of her mouth played with a smile. "Action speaks louder than words."

"I think you'd do just about anything--including breaking the law--to find out how my cuffs feel on those pretty little wrists. You know the saying, don't tease the snake unless you're willing to feel the venom."

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To Serve. Protect. And desire.

Special Agent Zander Cade discovers his stunning neighbor and realizes she has a handful of secrets that could put him in a difficult situation. He has a job to do, but her beauty and spunk deter his every intention to abide the law. If his instincts are right, she's a whole lot of trouble...and in danger.

Wynn Makelti has no other choice but to move into her grandmother's neglected house, at least for the time being. Anything is better than going back to her ex whose criminal activity is catching up to him. The Wyoming scenery isn't too bad, considering her neighbor has caught, and keeps, her attention. But can he be trusted? She believes he has a few secrets of his own and she makes it a priority to find out what he’s hiding behind his hat, beguiling smile and bad-boy tattoos. 

Little by little the secrets begin to unravel and turmoil shows up on her doorstep. As safe as his embrace feels, can she stay and possibly put him at risk from someone from her past? If she leaves, she could lose everything she has come to love.

As risky as loving Wynn is, Zander can’t let her go, even if it puts his career on the line. It’s time she finds out what a real man has to offer and he's the one to do it. Together they can face the danger closing in…unless she runs before he can prove that he can be trusted to protect her and love her.

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“I’m surprised you’re here. No, not really. Of course you’d be here. Shall I call you Sheriff Cade?”

“I’m a little confused too. Do you prefer Maria or Ria? Or does it depend on the circumstance?” He leaned his elbows on his knees.

“Maria is my name, but everyone calls me Ria for short. I didn’t lie. Yet, you did, Sheriff.” She drew her words out sarcastically.

“I omitted what I do for a living, but I didn’t lie,” he added.

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“But you're dressed the part. That’s a plus.” He skimmed his gaze over her, stopping at her aching breasts and staying even longer at the apex of her thighs before he lifted his curious gaze back to hers.

“These old things?” She tugged at the jeans and gave the toe of her polished boot a kick across the planks of the porch. “I just had this laying around in my closet.”

“I doubt that’s true, but I’m not complaining. I always love when a woman wears her thoughts on her T-shirt. What does this one say?”

She slipped off her flannel and tied it at her waist, showing off the tank she wore underneath. “Free hugs. Can’t beat ‘em.”

“I’d take the offering, but I have a feeling I might want to hear what you have to say first.”

“This might take a while, cowboy. Do you invite girls into your home?”

“Safety first. Can you be trusted?” He lifted a teasing brow.

“Honestly, it depends on the boy. One as sexy as you I might just misbehave.”

He pulled open the screen door and motioned her in. “Then by all means.” His smile was trophy-worthy.

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The hat. The gun. And the will to protect.

Showing up to investigate a double homicide, Sheriff Phoenix Cade almost comes out of his boots when he sees the blonde--the only witness to the crime--covered in blood. He'd danced with her a few nights before and had every intention of getting her number until she threw up all over his shoes. Hell, his shoes would wash…

Ria Portman has spent the better part of six years convincing her family and friends that she could take care of herself. The accident took her sight, but it didn’t take her independence. There were a lot of things she’d learned over the years, especially regarding men. They said they could handle her disability, but truth was, they lied. When her assistant and client are murdered in her studio she will have to rely on one man—the one man who makes her want to trust again.

Phoenix is over his ex, but since he caught her cheating he’s compared relationships to playing with fire. It’s only a matter of time before a man gets burnt. Yet, Ria is different. She’s beautiful, smart, challenging, and doesn’t need him…even when she does. He should keep his head on straight because the killers want her dead and it’s his job to keep her safe. However, he’s realizing, a man in love becomes a giant. He’ll protect Ria with a force unlike any that has ever been seen before.



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