The Powerful, Possessive Widower... Jared North couldn't believe Laurie Crawford was going into the storm-lashed forest to find his missing niece—how could this petite woman be a tracker for the police, when she looked as if a strong grind could blow her away? When he finally understood he couldn't stop her from going, he insisted on joining the search... to Laurie's dismay. Shed had enough of domineering, protective men to last her a lifetime—so why did she find herself aflame with need when Jared drew her to him in a dark cave and savored her beguiling blend of silk and steel? Entranced by this prickly angel who made him admit she was capable and strong, then pushed him away with regret, Jared responded to the conflicting emotions in her eyes with embraces that tormented her soul. Shed paid a high price for independence in a fight whose memories still burned deep inside. Could she make him understand that her spirit needed to be free, just as much as her heart wanted to be his?
Author
Maris Soule has had 6 mysteries, 25 romances, and 2 short stories published. In addition to twice being a RITA finalist, several of her romances have placed and won in other writing contests. Her 30th book, ECHOES OF TERROR, a thriller set in Skagway, Alaska, won first place in the 2017 Florida Writers Associations Royal Palm Literary Competition's mystery/suspense category. Born and raised in California, Soule was working on a master's degree in art history at UCSB when she met and married her husband. The Soules, who have two grown children and two granddaughters, now live in Michigan in the summer and Florida in the winter. Over the years she's raised and shown Rhodesian Ridgebacks; taught art, math, and some college English; has continued painting and drawing; and enjoys (along with her husband) boating on Lake Michigan. She writes a weekly blog on the craft of writing (https: //marissoule.com/blog/). She is a member of MWA, MMRWA, Sisters-in-Crime, RWA, FWA, and Authors' Guild. For more information: Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/2SsQo1j Website: https://marissoule.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarisSouleAu... Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisSouthHaven LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maris-sou...
