Lone Star Heat — Mary Lynn Baxter

Juliana Reed is one of broadcast journalism's most promising talents. But just as her show is about to be syndicated, she's caught in a dangerous whirlwind of political corruption, blackmail and murder. And suddenly she has no choice but to rely on the one man who awakens the past with all of its pain--forcing Juliana to relive the heartbreaking loss of her child.

Gates O'Brien has earned his high-ranking position with the Texas Rangers. His job is his life--until an investigation involving corrupt state officials puts his career and his life on the line. For not only must he confront the dark secrets of his own prominent family, he must face Juliana Reed, his ex-wife.

Determined to expose those willing to murder for power, Juliana and Gates find themselves caught in an ever-tightening circle of explosive terror. And getting out alive means they must confront the demons that drove them apart.