When the oath to protect and serve tangles with love, expect sparks and lots of heat! Hot firemen, alpha cops, sexy detectives, and dashing federal agents...this anthology from 9 best-selling and award-winning authors will have you rooting for your favorite heroes and heroines as they step up to the greatest challenge of their lives—to protect and love. Special Agent Finnegan - Mimi Barbour Love for his father makes a man weak. So what’ll happen if Finnegan gives his heart to a woman? Can he take the chance to find out? Not Afraid to Love You - Jude Ouvrard Escaping a life that nearly destroyed her soul, Lilly struggles to cope with the aftermath of an abusive relationship. Can her high school crush, Lennox, release her heart from its cage? The Sheriff Meets His Match- Jacquie Biggar When a jaded sheriff is drawn to an exasperating woman in trouble, anything can happen. Protecting His Wolfe- Melissa Keir Passion has a way of igniting when people are under stressful situations, but is Betsie and Jonah's relationship a matter of desire, or is it something more? Love is a Fire - Lyssa Layne Dr. Katy Malone has sworn off love while firefighter Nick Garrity is on a search for the future Mrs. Garrity. One look at Dr. Malone and Nick knows he's found his future wife but can he convince her to love again? Distorted Loyalties - Stacy Eaton Emergency room Doctor Rachel Wilde and Detective Grant Murphy meet by chance and it takes only one glance and a simple touch to ignite their senses. When Grant’s wife is in a tragic accident, Rachel goes above and beyond to save her life. Crushed - Jade Kerrion Financially ruined by the death of her brother, Felicity Rivers is down to her last hundred dollars when Cody Hart offers his help, at a price. She’s out of options, but nothing on Earth could possibly entice her into the arms of the man who killed her brother. Crime & Passion - Chantel Rhondeau A decorated police officer, more intent on justice than following the letter of the law, lands introuble when a gorgeous schoolteacher finds a dead body on the beach. Love in a Pawn Shop - Bonnie Edwards For Dix life is about unexpected obstacles like family obligations. Why'd Dane walk in when all Dix wants is out? Dane must prove love is more than another complication.