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Jack Dakota, a pragmatic bounty hunter, thinks his latest assignment—capturing a loose‑minded bail jumper—will be a simple job. When he meets the fiery M.J. O’Leary, everything changes.
A conspiracy turns their encounter into a desperate escape plan. With a massive blue diamond tucked into her purse, M.J. refuses to talk, and Jack learns that trust may be his most dangerous asset.
Together they must navigate law‑enforcement pursuits, hired assassins, and their growing attraction, all while racing to stay one step ahead of the shadows that chase them.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Nora Roberts
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