She fell for the hero… but between the investigation, interruptions, and intimidation, they almost ended before they had a chance to truly begin. Legal Aid attorney Sandra O'Neill thought she was just helping contractors understand their billing agreements. But when she discovers a pattern that points to massive money laundering, her quiet life on Virginia's Eastern Shore explodes into chaos. Eastern Shore DTF Captain Terry Bunswick has spent years building a safe haven for his two children after his ex-wife chose career over family. The last thing he needs is to fall for the sexy, brilliant, determined lawyer who's stumbled into the middle of his drug task force's case. But Sandra's courage and the way she lights up around his kids make it impossible to keep his distance. As Sandra digs deeper into the construction empire, the threats escalate with each new discovery. With cartel money flowing through luxury home contracts, Sandra becomes a target before Terry and his detectives can find the evidence they need. But when she protects his children, he knows that she’s the hero he’s fallen for. A gripping romantic suspense that proves sometimes the greatest risk is opening your heart. A Baytown Boys sub-series. The Virginia Marine Police and the North Heron Sheriff’s Department - Keeping the county and waterways of the Eastern Shore of Virginia safe, follow along as they find love. Small town romantic suspense