Finally, she succumbs to her fears and, heeding her brother's advice, hires a bodyguard. Mark Righter would prefer to be working as a homicide detective, a job he loved, instead of protecting the beautiful and feisty career woman Anne Dunning. His pride forced him to quit the police force when the top brass refused to support him during a scandal that tarnished his name. He needs the money and she needs his protection so he accepts the job. However, he is determined to keep his client at a distance so that he remains alert enough to keep her safe.
Cupid has other ideas and intimacy develops anyway.
During a momentary lapse in judgement, Mark's biggest nightmare becomes a reality. Romantic suspense lovers will not want to miss this latest thriller from Lynn Erickson, an author whose star is on the rise. Ms. Erickson knows how to sustain a high level of emotional intensity without diminishing the story line or the credibility of her characters. By anyone's definition, this smashing success is a keeper.