title: The Ultimate Price
author: Cole, Samantha A.
description: State Police Investigator Brian Malone is the only one ofthree brothers who hasn't fallen in love, and he's determined to keep it thatway. However, hindering his plan is Tess Bingham, an attractive assistant tothe local medical examiner. Brian has never mixed business with pleasure, but Tesschallenges his restraint in a way no other woman ever has.
  
  Tess doesn't have much time for hanging out with friends,having fun, or dating cute cops who can't stop flirting. Three years ago, herparents died, leaving her the sole guardian for her teenage brother who can'tseem to stay out of trouble. But when that trouble puts them both in danger,Tess turns to the one man she can't get out of her head.
  
  Brian agrees to protect her and Andy, but will Tess be ableto guard her heart against him?
  The Malone Brothers Series:
  Take the Money and Run (Moriah & KC)
  The Devil's Spare Change (Grace & Sean)
  The Ultimate Price (Tess & Brian)