He’s on guard…with a woman and her protective canine.

When rancher Callum Hayes learns that Payton Reinert has returned to Cider Creek, Texas, to hide out from a killer, he opens his family home to her and her rescue dog. Though reluctant to offer his heart — broken by betrayal — he can’t ignore his electrifying attraction to the vulnerable beauty and his desire to protect her. Even if stopping the monstrous killer means risking his life…

 Mills & Boon Intrigue — Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.