Guardian Angel — Nicole Monet

RISKY BUSINES

Self-defense instructor Alicia Mason was shocked and infuriated when her brother's best friend, Clint Kelly, announced his intent to marry her. As if she had nothing to say about it-and should be grateful for the offer!

True, they'd grown up together, and Alicia had always been drawn to Clint's gruff yet gentle appeal. But she'd long ago learned the folly of loving this arrogant macho man--even if the heated desire in his eyes did send a current of answering need tingling to her very toes. But when family obligations forced them into too-close-for-comfort contact, suddenly it was her own wayward heart that needed heavy-duty protection. . . .