Belinda "Bells" Karankova isn't afraid of anything or anyone. Born into a family that doesn't always play by society's rules, Bells learns early that strength, cunning, and fearlessness are prized above all else. Traits she particularly excels at. <br> <br>Otto van der Lief is brought into Bells' world as her personal protector. He guards her mind and heart as ferociously as her body. He sees to it that every need his charge has is met...often before Bells even knows what she needs herself. <br> <br>Falling for him was inevitable...even for someone as tough as Pavlos Karankova's daughter. <br> <br>Bells' story gives you some wonderful background on "At Last" (the first book in the series) and the powerful friendship she shares with Tommy Knight. You'll also get a chance to visit with a few friends you know and love from "The Barter System" series. You're going to love Bells and Otto. <br> <br>A contemporary romance novel by Always the Good Girl, Shayne McClendon.