A mysterious outbreak propels a doctor and a wounded warrior into escalating danger
After a traumatic incident years before, Mallory Watkins, ship’s doctor aboard the Abigail Adams, doesn’t trust easily. On her latest cruise, she’s wary of sexy security chief Everest LeBeau, but when passengers suddenly fall sick and a dead body is uncovered, Mallory must turn to the handsome veteran for help.
Wary of intimacy since suffering a life-changing injury, veteran Everest recognizes a kindred spirit in Mallory. His beautiful coworker stirs tender feelings in him he’d long forgotten. While Everest and Mallory close in on a lethal saboteur, trust is at a premium as their hearts—and their lives—are in peril.
Mallory’s panicked brain latched on to one thought: Everest.
She had to find Everest, and now. She couldn’t sit here and wait for him to arrive any longer—she had to go track him down. She was way out of her depth and needed help.
The door shushed over the carpet as it opened behind her, and she felt a wave of relief.
“Thank God you’re here—”
The blow was unexpected and came without warning. One second, she was turning to greet Everest. The next, she was on the floor, her vision blurring as spots of light danced across her eyes. The back of her head felt like it was on fire and she tried to lift her hand to touch the spot. But a wave of dizziness swamped her and she closed her eyes, sinking into the inky black depths of unconsciousness.
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We hope you enjoyed a sneak peek at the latest
volume in Lara Lacombe’s exciting series,
Doctors in Danger!
I can’t believe this is my tenth book for Harlequin! This has been an amazing and exciting journey, and I’m so thrilled to be part of the Harlequin family.
This book means a lot to me, and not just because of its milestone number. Mallory is a special character, one who has more than earned her happily-ever-after. She’s met her match in Everest, a hero with a true heart of gold.
A word of caution: Mallory is a sexual assault survivor, and some of her scenes were tough for me to write. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, please don’t suffer in silence. Contact RAINN for support (centers.rainn.org or call 1-800-656-4673).
Be well,
Lara
Her Lieutenant Protector
Lara Lacombe
LARA LACOMBE earned a PhD in microbiology and immunology and worked in several labs across the country before moving into the classroom. Her day job as a college science professor gives her time to pursue her other love—writing fast-paced romantic suspense with smart, nerdy heroines and dangerously attractive heroes. She loves to hear from readers! Find her on the web or contact her at [email protected].
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