Gerard Guidry fought hard for his country — and lost a piece of himself in the process. Medically discharged and recruited into the Bayou Brotherhood Protectors, he’s ready for his first major solo assignment: guarding a stubborn farm girl with a target on her back.
Widowed and alone, Bernie Bellamy’s life depends on the land — and the animals she calls family. When her friend Gertrude is murdered and the threats close in, she turns to the Brotherhood for protection.
A fish out of water, Gerard doesn’t know anything about farms or feelings — but as danger circles and sparks fly, he’ll have to decide if love is a risk worth taking... or a weakness that could get them both killed.
In the bayou, love can be just as dangerous as the enemies chasing you.
ELLE JAMES is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of books including military heroes, cowboys, and intrigues that keep her readers on the edges of their seats. When she’s not at her computer, she’s gardening, traveling, playing with her dogs, Bandit & Charli, and dreaming up new stories. Learn more about Elle James at www.ellejames.com