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Автор: Mallory Kane
Издательство: HarperCollins
Серия: Mills & Boon Intrigue
Жанр произведения: Ужасы и Мистика
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isbn: 9781474022491
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      Memories stirred…

      Through the endless sleepless nights, she had yearned for the comfort of his long, warm body, and the closeness they’d once shared. For an instant Dana leaned into Cody’s embrace, unable to stop herself.

      His hand ran up her back to her neck and he wrapped his fingers around her nape, his thumb tracing her jaw. She lifted her head, caught in a dream of her own making, believing she could have just this one kiss, and then go back to her orderly life without a regret.

      His mouth touched hers, the taste and feel so familiar, so welcome, it made her want to cry. She shivered.

      “Cody, I’m not sure we should do this.”

      His mouth came back to hers and he kissed her again, stealing her breath, her will.

      “What should we be doing, then?” he muttered, his breath warm on her lips. “Arguing about the best way to keep you alive?”

      Dear Harlequin Intrigue Reader,

      Yet again we have a power-packed lineup of fantastic books for you this month, starting with the second story in the new Harlequin continuity series TRUEBLOOD, TEXAS. Secret Bodyguard by B.J. Daniels brings together an undercover cop and a mobster’s daughter in a wary alliance in order to find her baby. But will they find a family together before all is said and done?

      Ann Voss Peterson contributes another outstanding legal thriller to Harlequin Intrigue with His Witness, Her Child. Trust me, there’s nothing sexier than a cowboy D.A. who’s as tough as nails on criminals, yet is as tender as lamb’s wool with women and children. Except…

      One of Julie Miller’s Taylor men! This month read about brother Brett Taylor in Sudden Engagement. Mystery, matchmaking—it’s all part and parcel for any member of THE TAYLOR CLAN.

      Finally, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Mallory Kane, who debuts at Harlequin Intrigue with The Lawman Who Loved Her. Hang on to your hat—and your heart. This story—and this hunky hero—will blow you away.

      Round up all four! And be on the lookout next month for a new Harlequin Intrigue trilogy by Amanda Stevens called EDEN’S CHILDREN.

      Happy reading,

      Denise O’Sullivan

      Associate Senior Editor

      Harlequin Intrigue

      The Lawman Who Loved Her

      Mallory Kane

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      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      Mallory Kane worked in the medical field for many years before leaving to make time for her other loves, writing and art. She loves romance and suspense, and two of her favorite things are dangerous heroes and dauntless heroines. She lives in Mississippi with her husband and their two dauntless cats.

      She would be delighted to hear from readers. You can write to her c/o Harlequin Books, 300 East 42nd Street, Sixth Floor, New York, NY 10017.

      Books by Mallory Kane

      HARLEQUIN INTRIGUE

      620—THE LAWMAN WHO LOVED HER

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      CAST OF CHARACTERS

      Dana Charles Maxwell—She divorced Cody to protect her heart. Now he’s back, and she’s running for her life.

      Detective Cody Maxwell—His job is everything to Cody, or so he thinks, until a killer threatens the one person who means more to him than his own life.

      Gerard Fontenot—The diabolical killer vowed to make Cody pay for what he’d done. Now neither Cody nor his wife are safe.

      Detective Devereaux Gautier—The intimidating cop has a soft spot in his heart for his best friend, Cody, and Cody’s wife.

      Captain Hamilton—While the police captain heads the hunt for Fontenot, he sends Cody and Dana to safety, he thinks.

      This one is for the intrepid critiquers, Lorraine,

       Debbie and especially Sherri, who has already said,

       “I told you so.”

      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

       Epilogue

      Prologue

      Gerard Fontenot stood in the shadows, in an alley off St. Peter Street, waiting. Waiting was something