The Consultant's Italian Knight — Maggie Kingsley

Her protector in the E.R.

Consultant Kate Kennedy arrives at work surprised to discover that her patient is being investigated by dark, gorgeous police inspector Mario Volante.

Mario's Italian charm and bright blue eyes pierce right through Kate to the vulnerable woman underneath. But Kate is newly divorced, and Mario has very good reasons for not letting their relationship get personal. Yet when Kate's life is endangered Mario insists that he stay with her. Suddenly his overnight vigil provides too great a temptation, and Kate finds herself in his strong and protective arms.