FBI Agent Jake Pierson's new assignment investigating a money-laundering operation lands him in the small town of Honey Creek, Montana. The recently murdered informant leaves Jake secretly instigating an accidental rendezvous with the victim's daughter, Mary Walsh, to acquaint him with the other town residents in gaining information. Mary, an abused victim of her father as a child, is now a sleek 100 pounds lighter, as well as a gorgeous redhead.

Igniting Jake's libido, he finds it impossible to maintain his secret and yet keep Mary safe while investigating his case. After losing his wife in a car accident 10 years ago, Jake can't believe he has a new chance at love. Near-fatal car chases, a fiery explosion and dodging bullets complicates keeping the truth from Mary without losing her. But which is more of a threat to Jake, Mary or his assailants? Even as they are stalked by predators, the two succumb to sexual and mental bliss in each others' arms. But will falling for his primary target cost Jake his new chance at love?

If you crave excitement and mystery, this is the story for you. The first book in Linda Conrad's The Coltons of Montana series is a suspenseful and intriguing story that keeps you turning the pages. The soft and innocent Mary has more backbone than she is given credit for. There is a bit of a tearjerker ending, but full of compassion and love. I highly recommend this read.

Book Summary

Undercover agent Jake Pierson figures one romantic dinner will get never-been-kissed librarian Mary Walsh to tell him everything she knows about her late father's criminal activities. But the more Mary talks, the more Jake wants to shut her up with kisses. Because he's falling for his own too-trusting target — and there isn't a damn thing he can do about it. Well, maybe one thing...

With her shiny new lease on life, Mary has become wiser about a lot of things. For one, she can spot a liar a mile away. She knows her gorgeous new boyfriend is hiding something. And she has a sneaking suspicion those secrets will get them both killed unless he trusts her with the truth.

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