I will stop at nothing to protect her. The moment she takes the stand I’m lost, drowning in the details of her story escaping an infamous cult’s compound. Every part of me screams to keep her safe from the men eager to kill her for testifying. When I'm the next US marshal assigned to her protection detail, I know it’s a mistake to make it personal. But taking her to my hometown is my best bet of keeping her safe until the trial is over. Forced together day and night, her innocence begs me to show her just how good the right touch can be. Every stolen kiss is forbidden, putting my heart in danger for when she has to leave. Each glance and unspoken word between us is a risk we shouldn't take. Fantasies of us together become my only thoughts. She's becoming my biggest weakness. I knew better than to let my guard down. Because the men she escaped from won’t stop until they have her back. Guarded by the Marshal is the first book in a new WITSEC, small-town romantic suspense series by Kennedy L. Mitchell. Please note this series is recommended for readers 18+ due to graphic content, discussion of past abuse, PTSD, and foul language. Each book can be read as a standalone but is best read in order.