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A refined bookworm determined never to marry; a pugilist and seasoned agent determined to work alone; the case that will test their tenacity. Penelope Chapman’s youngest sister leaves town with a traveling preacher and Penny is sure something is wrong. She goes to the only person she’s sure can help her get to the bottom of it – her twin sister, Marianne. She hopes Marianne will convince the Pinkerton Detective Agency to get involved. What she didn’t count on was the gruff bare-knuckled fighter that appeared to have more bruises than sense who is assigned to the case. Angus Hightower was avoiding the Pinkerton Denver office at all costs since the policy on marrying male agents to the new female agents. He becomes a bare-knuckle fighter for a case until a scandal sends him back to Denver. One look at Penelope Chapman and He dives into the temporary marriage with the intention of solving his case, finding the girl, and impressing his new wife. Will Penny and Gus find the youngest Chapman girl before it is too late? What happens when they discover that Angus’ scandal and their case is tied together, and the danger is more than either of them realized? When the danger finds Penny will Angus be able to save her, or will his love and fists not be enough? Read more by Christine Sterling Read the Black Hill Brides Romances:
- Her Secret Past
- Her Secret Baby
- Her Secret Shame
- Her Secret Love
- Her Secret Husband Read the Silverpines Romances:
- Wanted: Medicine Man
- The Coffin Maker
- Wanted: Gravedigger
- Snowbound
- Wanted: Redemption
- Changing Seasons Read the Proxy Bride Romances:
- A Bride for Jeremiah
- A Bride for Elijah
- A Bride for Benjamin Read the Pinkerton Matchmaker Romances:
- The Pinkerton Matchmaker
- An Agent for Claudette
- An Agent for Penelope
- An Agent for Marianne Read the Holiday Romances
- Wynter's Bride
- A Cozy Mitten Christmas
Author

Christine Sterling independently published her first book in 2017. She writes sweet and wholesome historical westerns and sweet contemporary small-town romance novels. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, a spoiled Shih Tzu, two German Shepherds, and an energetic Border Collie, that keeps her on her toes. She spends her time writing, thinking about writing, and dreaming about writing. Her favorite things are a good cup of tea, puppy snuggles, a movie that will make you cry, and hearing from her readers.