Mastering the Marshal

Is she a dead ringer…or a dead woman walking?Loving the Lawman, Book 3When U.S. Deputy Marshal Sam Dunaway arrives in Kenton Valley, Texas, for a murdertrial, the last thing he expects is to run into his late wife Celine. The one who supposedlydied in a boarding house fire shortly after she ran off with his life savings.Despite her Plain Jane disguise, Sam isn’t fooled. As soon as his business with the trialis finished, the woman who broke his heart will pay.Three years ago, Celine had good reason to use Sam’s money to go into hiding—andit’s a secret she must still keep, even if it means certain arrest and imprisonment. Becausecoming clean risks crushing rejection.In spite of themselves, the embers of love roar into a passionate inferno, leaving Samwith a hell of a choice. To stick to his principles…or follow his heart.Warning: This story contains a woman with a sewing basket full of secrets, and a highlypissed-off U.S. Marshal who wants her dead or alive—though alive is better. Just sayin’.