The McBrides of Fallbrook return with reformed bad boy, Owen, who will do whatever it takes to protect the woman who has captured his heart, from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan.

Attorney by day, rancher by night Owen McBride conquered his dark past and made it his mission to help the innocent—even at the expense of a love life. But when a client's abusive ex-husband targets Owen and his gorgeous neighbor Claire gets caught in the crossfire, his feelings are anything but professional. The mysterious beauty awakens something in him, and he'll move heaven and earth to keep her safe.

Coffee shop owner Claire Walsh learned the hard way that handsome men aren't to be trusted. Owen may be sexy as hell and determined to take care of her, but she's reluctant to put her heart on the line. Not to mention that his presence in her life puts a target on her back, and with a vicious stalker on the loose, the stakes couldn't be higher. Yet the more time she spends with him, the more Claire finds she can't help falling for Owen...