Series: Protectors of Riker County (Book 1)
For this lawman, it's do or die in Riker County
Bound to protect and serve, sheriff Billy Reed has tried
to let his career be enough. But he could never forget Mara Copeland, the woman
who left without a goodbye and hurt him without warning. Now she's back with
criminals on her trail and a child in her arms. His child.
Mara didn't trust the future she and Billy could've had.
He's a lawman and she was born into a world of ruthless criminals. Still, he's
the man she can turn to. He'll do anything to protect their daughter, but will
love be reason enough to forgive Mara and bring their family back together?
Terrific second chance story with enough action and
suspense to keep me turning the pages. Billy is a tough but fair sheriff who
has the respect of his deputies and the people of the county. Two years earlier
he was responsible for bringing down a local drug lord thanks to the help of
the man's daughter. While working together, Billy and Mara grew close, in spite
of their vastly different lives. Then Mara left him, with no warning and no
explanation. Though he tried to move on with his life, he has never forgotten
her. The last thing he expected was for her to show up on his doorstep, asking
for his help to protect the daughter he didn't know about.
Mara had left Billy and Riker County behind in an attempt
to separate her world from those she loved. She couldn't bear for her past to
cause them trouble. But now trouble has found her. Someone believes that she
knows where her father hid a stash of drugs and money and will do anything to
get his hands on them. Billy is the only one she can trust to help her, but
will he forgive her for the secret she kept?
I liked both Billy and Mara. Billy is a good man, a
little rough around the edges, but with a kind heart. I liked the way that he
is protective of his people, putting them before his own needs and comfort. Mara
is a strong and independent woman, but she also carries a lot of guilt over the
things that her father did. She gave up her own chance of happiness to do what
she thought was right.
I enjoyed the rekindling of the relationship between
Billy and Mara. His shock at her reappearance was real. Finding out he was a
father left him stunned. I loved that he accepted it without any big blowup of
anger or accusations, but he also expected an explanation when they finally had
a chance to talk. One thing was evident from the moment Mara came back - the
sparks between them were as strong as ever. Both Billy and Mara fought against
their feelings for as long as they could. Billy didn't need the distraction
while he tried to put an end to the resurging drug problem. He was also
reluctant to trust that she wouldn't leave again. Mara needed to find a way to
separate herself from her father's actions if she wanted to believe she was
worthy of being loved by Billy. Billy's big moment at the end was sweet.
The suspense of the story was terrific and kept me hooked
all the way through. The drug problem that Billy thought had ended with Mara's
father's arrest was making a comeback. Then Mara arrived with trouble right
behind her. Though she had nothing to do with his drug deals and was partly
responsible for his arrest, someone out there believed that Mara knew where her
father had stashed money and drugs. Billy was determined to keep Mara and their
daughter safe, but whoever was after her was just as determined. It seemed that
no matter what Mara and Billy did, the bad guys were right on their heels. I
was glued to the pages with each attack, as they escalated in danger. The final
confrontation was a nail-biter as Billy raced to rescue Mara.
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