A strong-willed woman, a heart-weary deputy, and a cozy mountain cabin. What could possibly go wrong... or right? Fiercely independent, Aelissm Davis prefers to manage her own affairs. But when an obsessive friend refuses to take no for an answer, it's time to call in reinforcements. Unfortunately, her meddling uncle's solution-send his best deputy "on vacation" to protect her-could be an even bigger complication. For three years, Pat O'Neil has buried himself in his work to get past a violent relationship, and it hasn't done him any good. This assignment to protect his boss's niece could be just what he needs. Aelissm is an irresistible breath of fresh mountain air, but as his heart learns how to breathe again, her past entwines with his and trouble comes knocking. Will she let him do his job or will her stubbornness put them both in danger? Find out why readers are saying that "picking up a new book in this series is like coming home"... don't miss the rest of the books in the Northstar series: First Instinct Mountain Angel Summer Angel Twice Shy Once Burned Mistletoe Kisses Starlight Magic Wild Angel Forgotten Angel Last Surrender A NOTE ON THE CONTENT: The Northstar books are contemporary romances and contain some profanity and sensual scenes that may not be suitable for sensitive readers.