All she wanted was his love... She shot his hat off before she recognized the man she'd known as a child, returned from the War Between the States. Elise Worthen had just buried a deadly secret. She couldn't afford to let her guard down, not even for Jared Kensington, whose jade eyes consumed her—and saw too much. She hungered for Jared with a fierce, deep longing that drove her recklessly into his arms even as she lied to his face. What would he say if he knew she'd committed murder? She couldn't reveal the truth, no matter what the price. All he wanted was the truth... It was strictly business when Jared Kensington returned to Virginia to investigate the disappearance of a colleague and a fortune in stolen federal cash. But Elise Worthen almost banished his mission from his mind—until she paid off a lien on her home with suspect bills. By then it was too late to turn back. He was trapped between suspicion and desire, forced to choose between his honor—and his heart...
Author
aka Debra S. Cowan, Debra Marshall A native Sooner, romance author Debra S. Cowan was born in Idabel, Oklahoma, and later moved to the Tulsa area. Like many writers, Debra made up stories in her head as a child. Her B.A. in English was obtained with the intention of following family tradition and becoming a school teacher, but after she wrote her first novel, there was no looking back. An avid history buff, Debra enjoys traveling. She has visited places as diverse as Europe and Honduras, where she and her husband served as part of a medical mission team. Debra still lives in Oklahoma with her husband. She is a member of Romance Writers of America and is the Past President of Oklahoma Romance Writers of America. Her writing has been called "fast-paced", "vivid", "emotionally satisfying", and distinguished by "strong, compelling characters". Romantic Times Magazine says, "Her stories have the charm, tenderness and sensuality that captivate and enchant." Affaire de Coeur predicts, "Cowan shows the beautiful promise of a rising star." And The Literary Times urges, "Treat yourself to a novel by Debra Cowan. You'll be glad you did."
