Man of the West — Anna Jeffrey

Sheriff of a small, remote town in the Texas Panhandle, Jake Strayhorn's calm and uncomplicated life changes when he meets the Circle C Ranch's new cook. He's drawn instantly to her wholesome beauty, different from any other woman he's ever known. As a career cop, his honed instincts detect she's running from something, but she refuses to reveal her past. How can he protect her if he doesn't know what's making her so skittish?

Escaping an abusive, drug-addicted husband in the dead of night, Jolie Jensen found the perfect hiding place on the remote Circle C Ranch in the Texas panhandle, working as a cook. This seems to be the safest place she's found in years, yet fear lingers. Billy Jensen's bound to find her and their daughter, and with no family, the only person she knows she can lean on is the too-attractive sheriff. He's shown himself willing to be her protector, but can she protect her heart from the quiet, strong Jake Strayhorn?”