Landry Laurent turned his back on his billionaire father’s expectations—and his manipulations—when he chose the Navy over the family empire. Now a member of Brotherhood Protectors, Landry thrives on camaraderie and making a difference, but his troubled childhood has left him swearing off marriage and family. Camille Catoire clawed her way back from rock bottom, building a thriving candy shop in Bayou Mambaloa while raising her daughter alone. Fiercely independent after being burned by her ex-husband, she’s determined never to rely on anyone again. When sabotage threatens her business and danger lurks too close to home, Landry steps in to help. As sparks fly, Cam and Landry must confront their fears and past wounds, risking their hearts to save her dream—and her daughter’s future.
Author
Award-winning author Elle James grew up as an air force military brat. She received her work ethic from her rock-solid father, her creative streak from her artistic mother and inspiration from her writing partner and sister, Delilah Devlin. As a former member of the army reserves and a current member of the air force reserves, she's traveled across the United States and to Germany, managed a full-time job, and raised three wonderful children. She and her husband have even tried their hands at ranching exotic birds (ostriches, emus and rheas) in the Texas hill country. Ask her, and she'll tell you what it's like to go toe-to-toe with an angry three-hundred-and-fifty-pound bird and live to tell about it! Her adventures in the army and air force reserves, and the wild antics of her life on a small ranch in Texas give her fodder for mystery, suspense and humor in her writing. Elle writes gothic, paranormal mystery for the Harlequin Intrigue line and paranormal romantic comedy for Dorchester Publishing. A former manager of computer programming and project management professionals, Elle is happy she now has the opportunity to pursue her writing full time.
