Elaine Barbieri

HIS SHIELD AND GUN WERE HERS TO COMMAND

Stalked by a killer after discovering his nearly untraceable chemical weapon, scientist Natalie Patterson collided with one of New York's finest rugged homicide detective Brady Tomasini. The elegant scientist and the steel–hard cop should never have met. But now their fiery attraction was as undeniable as it was inconvenient.

For the first time, Brady wasn't in control. Surrendering himself to Natalie's soft, smoky eyes wouldn't help him catch the killer. Unless . The closer they got, the more angry Natalie's stalker became and the more careless. Was giving in to unexpected passion the best way to flush out the killer and would Brady's and Natalie's hearts survive the aftermath?

The loner and the lady

Saloon owner Jake Scully knew his rough frontier town was no place for a delicate lady like Lacey Stewart. Once, he'd sheltered her from harm. Ten years later, Lacey was no longer a frightened girl, but a woman grown. She deserved a respectable man, not a jaded rogue like Jake.

And Jake's "delicate lady" had a mind of her own––with ideas that included introducing Jake to a life of love and faith no matter how hard he tried to keep his distance. But when danger began stalking her again Jake realized the only safe place for Lacey was by his side.