They killed her family to break her…but a woman like her is not easily broken. A borrowed badge. A hidden identity.And a man she should never trust. Lainee James should be mourning. Instead, she rides under a false identity, disguised as a man and wearing a borrowed marshal's badge, hunting the men who slaughtered her family. But vengeance is only the beginning. What she uncovers is far darker than she ever imagined.When a planned ambush ends in betrayal, Lainee is taken, dragged deep into the wilderness and into the hands of men who walk a dangerous line between outlaws and lawmen.Their leader is the most dangerous of them all.Ryder Redmond is ruthless to his enemies, relentless in his purpose… and unexpectedly gentle with her. He should be someone she fears. Someone she fights. Instead, he becomes the one man determined to keep her alive, no matter the cost.As secrets unravel and danger closes in from every side, Lainee is forced to question everything she thought she knew, about the marshals she trusted, the men hunting her, and the truth behind her uncle's final request.Because Wallace Flannery isn't just after her life.He wants what she carries.And he will destroy anyone who stands in his way.Hunted through the wild, betrayed by the honorable, and bound to a man she should never trust, Lainee must decide where her loyalties lie.Because if the wrong man finds her…she won't survive.And if the right one does…he may be the greatest danger to her heart. This story includes themes of danger, violence, and emotional hardship. All romance remains closed-door. Rebecca Lange is a devoted romantic at heart. Though she has explored a variety of genres throughout her writing journey, her deepest passion lies in historical fiction-particularly stories set in the 1800s American West and the Regency era. A passionate advocate, Rebecca uses her stories to raise awareness of abuse, human trafficking, and the devastating impact of drug and alcohol addiction. These themes are not woven in for suspense alone, but as a reminder that such struggles are tragically real-and that victims are never to blame. She is also a firm believer in women's rights, inspired by the courageous women of the 1800s who fought to prove they were not the property of their husbands but their partners and equals. Rebecca upholds the conviction that violence has no place in relationships or marriage. Originally from Germany, she was born and raised there before moving abroad in 2002 to serve a mission for her church in Scotland. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she now lives in Utah with her husband, their two sons (ages 18 and 20), and two lively Yorkie puppies. Her writing motto is: Never Smut, Always Sizzling Kisses, Consistently Closed Door. Rebecca delights in weaving passion and tenderness into her stories, offering what she calls "sweet and diet spice" romance. Diet spice-what is that, you ask? It's the thrill of longing gazes, passionate kisses, and close embraces that build anticipation without ever crossing into explicit territory. For her, the most powerful love stories are those that remain tasteful and teasing, proving that romance can be both heart-stirring and wholesome.
