Diana Palmer, renowned for her emotionally vivid and sensuous stories, sets hearts on fire with her exquisite new novel.
Judd Dunn, a hard-edged Texas Ranger, had taken it upon himself to put Christabel Gaines' father behind bars - where he belonged. But Judd's involvement in Crissy's life was far from over. With their jointly owned ranch on the verge of bankruptcy, Judd wed her in name only, vowing to ignore the sexual tension between them.
Now, five years later, just when they should be breaking free of this sham of a marriage, their futures become further intertwined when threats of murder and sabotage turn their lives upside down. A bloodthirsty foe is setting the stage for unspeakable evil and preying on Judd's greatest weaknesses - his wife.
No longer a starry-eyed schoolgirl, Crissy's a smart, fearless woman with unfulfilled desires. And she will do anything in the name of love - including taking a bullet for her husband.
Before long, Crissy and Judd must confront their darkest demons, their deepest desires and face up to a mutual destiny they cannot outrun.
