Tender Verdict — Maureen Bronson

IN THIS CASE SHE WOULD RESERVE JUDGMENT

Anna Provo was an American success story. The child of poor immigrants, she had overcome all obstacles -- including love -- to secure a seat as a Seattle county court judge. At thirty, she had put youth and romantic dreams behind her, dividing her life between fulfilling family obligations and carrying out visionary justice.

Anna had never encountered anyone like cocksure public defender Joshua Brandon. The idealistic scion of a wealthy and famous clan, he was a handsome dreamer determined to ensure that people got what they deserved in court -- and Joshua was sure he deserved Anna!