Linda O'Brien

Lovely, orphaned Claire Cavanaugh found her family fortune gone, and the bank about to foreclose on her home -- but then handsome Tyler McCane came to the rescue. Devastatingly masculine, he seemed a knight in shining armor to Claire's innocent heart, and she tumbled into love. But when Tyler finally made her a proposal, he wasn't suggesting a lifetime of married bliss -- no, Claire was horrified to find he was discussing business! Tyler had been after Claire's land all along -- but her spirited beauty and faith in him unexpectedly touches him. And soon this life-long scoundrel finds himself wondering: can it be possible that this small-town girl has stolen his wicked heart?

Bodyguard and...Determined to help a friend in need, pretty Eliza Lowe groans at the thought of having to be escorted by a stodgy Pinkerton detective -- then she meets Case Brogan. Broad-shouldered and lean-hipped, he is the most gorgeous man Eliza has ever met! Suddenly, sharing a wagon with him feels like a real adventure -- especially when she sees the desire in his eyes!Lover? This journey is turning into a nightmare for Case. He was hired to protect Eliza, but all he wants to do is make love to her! This wildly exciting young miss needs to learn that men can't be trusted -- and especially not the one sleeping beside her beneath the moonlit night. Even a small taste of passion could be dangerous for them both. Does Case dare risk his mission and his honor for the sake of his heart?