Barrett — Lucinda Race

Has the last man standing finally met his match?Attorney Tallie Dorz has heard the rumors circulating through the halls of justice about the devastatingly handsome Judge Barrett Turner. As rumor has it, no woman has ever lasted longer than a couple of dates with this eligible bachelor. A chance meeting at a mutual friend's house piques her interest. With one long, simmering look from the enigmatic jurist, she's captivated and wants to crack his cool facade and melt his heart.Barrett Turner has it all; a reputation as a respected judge, money, and good looks. What he doesn't have is someone to share his life with. He's the last man standing among his group of close friends. A brief encounter with gorgeous woman Tallie Dorz changes all of that. The first time he sees her he's captivated; the second time is during a meeting for a group of lawyers; and the third occurs when she appears before him in court. So much for the third time being the charm. There's no way he would risk becoming involved with an attorney who handles family law. As captivating as she is, he won't risk an obvious conflict of ethics.Tallie helps another attorney by appearing, along with his client, in Judge Turner's courtroom—her one and only appearance in family court before returning to her specialty of corporate law. Even though the judge with dark brown eyes scowled at her from the bench, she can't help but wonder what it would be like to have him across the dinner table. Much to her surprise, Barrett calls her and asks her to have lunch, and she eagerly accepts.When a case she's working on puts a target on Tallie's back, Barret realizes his feelings are more intense than just his usual fling. He vows to not let anything stop him from keeping her safe and, ultimately, winning her heart. Can two career minded professionals open their hearts to a lifetime of love.