Denim Detective
UNDER HIS PROTECTIONGrief stricken after her baby daughter was kidnapped, Deedra Shanahan had no choice but to flee the terrifying memories of her hometown. Now, in jeopardy and running for her life, Deedra returned to Buffalo Falls–and to the only man who could keep her alive: her estranged husband.Facing Beau Shanahan again–and their tumultuous past–proved even more dangerous than the numerous attempts on her life. But joining forces was the only solution for locating their child and capturing the madman who wanted Deedra dead.Now, with only each other to trust, could Beau and Deedra overcome danger–before they were consumed by desire…?
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Deedra felt a sudden chill, as though she was being watched
Stalked. Targeted.
The glint flashed from outside again. Suddenly a loud crash resounded from outside and the picture window exploded inward. She buried her scream in Beauâs wide chest as glass rained into the room. Beau caught her in a bear hug and set her behind him out of harmâs way.
He moved with stealth and grace. Another bullet crashed into the room. Wood paneling cracked. Deedra shrieked and scrambled into the kitchen. From her position she watched Beau activate the secret paneling beside the fireplace and pull his favorite hunting rifle from the depths of the storage wall lined with guns. She knew every gun was kept cleaned and loaded. Natural predatorsâgrizzlies, cougars, rattlers and even coyotesâoften wandered too near for safety. Deedra shivered.
This time the predator was humanâ¦.
Dear Harlequin Intrigue Reader,
As you make travel plans for the summer, donât forget to pack along this monthâs exciting new Harlequin Intrigue books!
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Julie Miller revisits THE TAYLOR CLAN when one of Kansas Cityâs finest infiltrates a crime bossâs compound and finds himself under the dangerous spell of an aristocratic beauty. Will he be the Last Man Standing? And in Legally Binding by Ann Voss Petersonâthe second sizzling story in our female-driven in-line continuity SHOTGUN SALLYSâa reformed bad boy rancher needs the help of the best female legal eagle in Texas to clear him of murder!
Who can resist those COWBOY COPS? In our latest offering in our Western-themed promotion, Adrianne Lee tantalizes with Denim Detective. This gripping family-in-jeopardy tale has a small-town sheriff riding to the rescue, but heâs about to learn one doozy of a secretâ¦. And finally this month you are cordially invited to partake in Her Royal Bodyguard by Joyce Sullivan, an enchanting mystery about a commoner who discovers sheâs a betrothed princess and teams up with an enigmatic bodyguard who vows to protect her from evildoers.
Enjoy our fabulous lineup this month!
Sincerely,
Denise OâSullivan
Senior Editor, Harlequin Intrigue
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
When asked why she wanted to write romance fiction, Adrianne Lee replied, âI wanted to be Doris Day when I grew up. You knowâsinging my way through one wonderful romance after another. And I did. I fell in love with and married my high school sweetheart and became the mother of three beautiful daughters. Family and love are very important to me, and I hope you enjoy the way I weave them through my stories.â Adrianne also states, âI love hearing from my readers and am happy to write back. You can reach me at Adrianne Lee, P.O. Box 3835, Sequim, WA 98382. Please enclose a SASE if youâd like a response.â
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Beau ShanahanâA snap decision has brought a killer bent on revenge into this small-town sheriffâs life. Someone who wants an eye for an eye. Someone who causes Beauâs daughter's death, then comes gunning for his wife.
Deedra ShanahanâFear of a killer drives Beauâs wife to take extreme actions.
Callie ShanahanâHas this two-year-old really been snatched?
Floyd MannâThis former white supremacist exacts revenge for his wifeâs accidental death.
Nora Lee AndersonâIs she the rookie cop she purports to be, or is that just her cover?
Heck LongâBeauâs deputy takes things at face value, which makes him more hindrance than help.
T. R. RudwayâA legal eagle too upscale for the likes of Buffalo Falls.
Luanne PineâBeauâs office worker is grieving the loss of her best friend, but she might be more lethal than ditzy.
Dr. Elle WarrenâA psychologist who is as obsessive as some of her patients.
For my mother, Virginia Lee âPeteâ Pozzi.
I was blessed to be your daughter. I will never forget you. Or stop missing you.
Special thanks to Denise OâSullivan, whose support and understanding through a difficult time in my life has made things easier for me at every turn. Also, to Anne Martin, Gayle Webster and Mary Alice Mierzâwho all know why.
Contents
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Epilogue
Prologue
âCabin looks deserted,â the deputy said.
âYeah, well, looks can be deceiving.â No one knew that better than Beau Shanahan. He glared at the backwoods Montana shack, hate a dark shadow on his heart. Heâd lost everything that ever mattered to the cop-killing, family-wrecking scumbag who owned this pile of reject scrap.
