He didn’t dare cross the line with this woman – not yet.

Former US marshal Shane Allen made one mistake on the job, and it cost him his reputation. Now he had a second chance working for the newly rebuilt Colby Agency. And nothing was going to ruin it.

After her sister’s murder, justice was all that Mary Jane Brooks wanted. And rugged Shane was crucial to nailing those responsible.

But keeping things professional was going to be impossible. Shane was Mary Jane’s sworn protector, but could he be her ultimate lover too?