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When Maggie Tennyson learns that Kane Dougherty’s missing son, abducted five years earlier, has been found, she is overjoyed to reunite the family. Kane, a dedicated private investigator, is eager to thank his client by guarding her. However, Maggie’s complex history makes her wary of Kane’s protective instincts, and she pushes him away. As new threats emerge, Kane’s determination to keep Maggie safe grows stronger, turning their reluctant partnership into a tense, protective romance that tests both their trust and courage.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Shirlee McCoy
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