Shielding Maribel

By Jen Talty

2023

First Published

4.54

Average Rating

222

Number of Pages

6H44M

Audio Length

When her past finally catches her, will she run and hide? Or put her trust in the soldier who stole her heart? Maribel McKay gave up her entire life when she turned her father in to the FBI and sent him to prison. Having to start over with a new identity in the Witness Protection Program, Maribel finds herself living in a mobile park in Killeen, Texas, working as a waitress. This is a far cry from her privileged life, and what her father would expect, who has stated he will do whatever it takes to locate and kill his only child for her betrayal. Between a background check for a second job working for a local soldier’s side business that sets off warning bells, an FBI agent claiming to be working a case hanging around the tavern, and running into Aspen Mesmer, someone she knew from her former life, Maribel begins to wonder if her worst nightmare has come true. She has two choices. Start over with a new identity. Or trust that the soldier who’s stolen her heart can shield her from harm. Lance Griffen knows heartache. He understands suffering. His entire life, he has had to fight not only for what he wanted but also for what he needed. He has spent his adult life serving his country—and his community. There is only one thing Lance doesn’t believe he wants in his life, but when Maribel walks in, his entire world turns upside down. He’ll do whatever it takes to protect her—even if that means letting her go.

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Author

Jen Talty

Author · 129 books

Jen Talty is the USA Today Bestselling Author of Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Paranormal Romance. In the fall of 2020, her short story was selected and featured in a 1001 Dark Nights Anthology. She is currently contracted to write in the With Me in Seattle series by Kristen Proby with Lady Boss Press, as well as Susan Stoker’s Special Forces: Operation Alpha and Elle James’s Brotherhood Protectors. Regardless of the genre, her goal is to take you on a ride that will leave you floating under the sun with warmth in your heart. She writes stories about broken heroes and heroines who aren’t necessarily looking for romance, but in the end, they find the kind of love books are written about :). She first started writing while carting her kids to one hockey rink after the other, averaging 170 games per year between 3 kids in 2 countries and 5 states. Her first book, IN TWO WEEKS was originally published in 2007. In 2010 she helped form a publishing company (Cool Gus Publishing) with NY Times Bestselling Author Bob Mayer where she ran the technical side of the business through 2016. Jen is currently enjoying the next phase of her life…the empty nester! She and her husband reside in Jupiter, Florida. Grab a glass of vino, kick back, relax, and let the romance roll in…