Against the Odds (The Raines of Wind Canyon)
After losing her fortune, her beloved car, and perhaps her job as a stockbroker, Sabrina decides to investigate a barren chunk of west Texas land, left to her by an uncle who was convinced there was silver to be mined. While searching for a mine with Alex, a former Navy SEAL who is piloting a rented helicopter, they survive a catastrophic equipment failure and crash in the middle of nowhere. Back in Houston, Alex designates himself as her bodyguard after they learn that the copter had been sabotaged, and another attempt on her life lands Sabrina in the hospital. When her mother runs into trouble, Alex suspects a trap, but when they go to her, they end up making a discovery that changes Sabrina’s view of her extended family. Martin’s suspenseful tale, featuring multiple characters, family secrets, and steamy lovemaking, is enhanced by a subplot involving a child killer, a court case, and Alex’s niece. --Diana Tixier Herald