A sexy Texas Ranger and a classy, sassy heroine...
That's all it takes for a hot time in Texas!
Etta Morrison had vowed never to get involved with another man in law enforcement, but she broke that vow when she fell for Texas Ranger Rafe Claiborne. Her reward? He left town without even a goodbye. But now Rafe's back-and he wants to pick up where they left off.
Two years after Rafe skipped out on her, Etta's over the moon with her new job as manager of the exclusive Sparkle Plenty costume jewelry store. In the world of synthetic diamonds, Sparkle Plenty is king-and this year, they're providing the crowns for the San Antonio Fiesta Coronation. Except the crowns have gone missing. Next thing you know, people start dropping dead and a couple of jerks shoot up her store.
When Rafe hears that Etta may be a target, he decides she needs a bodyguard. Him. In addition to keeping Etta safe in the middle of murders and a diamond-smuggling conspiracy, Rafe has to convince her to forgive him. Not an easy task, but Rangers are tough and Rafe is tenacious.
78,000 words

Ann DeFee is an award winning author who infuses humor into her stories of romance and the wacky world of small town America. She's written nine novels and one novella with the Harlequin American and Everlasting lines and has twice been a RITA finalist. Her Book Buyers Best winner, Summer After Summer, was reissued in September, 2013. Beyond Texas, her first book with Carina Press, is now available.