Strong, Silent Cowboy — Lora Leigh; Veronica Chadwick

A BEAUTIFUL, STEELY UNDERCOVER AGENT
Sallie Hamblen has been working for the FBI since her military tour ended. Focusing on her job helps her forget the pain of the past. Few men have broken through Sallie's cold exterior - and, for now, the headstrong, tough-as-nails beauty intends to keep it that way.

A BODYGUARD WITH A HEART OF GOLD
Jacob Donovan enjoys the quiet solo life on his family's ranch. When he needs a distraction, he lends a hand to his friend, Sheriff Hunter Steele. One day, during a particularly difficult raid, Jacob's world is thrown upside down when he comes face to face with Sallie. Their heated disagreements, and even hotter attraction, date back to their army days. Now that Sallie's in trouble - against a new enemy who's dead-set on revenge - Jacob finally has a chance to show her what he's made of. But what is he willing to risk to keep Sallie safe. . .and in his arms for good?