Loving the Lawman Series by Marie-Nicole Ryan

Half dressed and going for naked... Starlight Tyler needs to lose her virginity, as in yesterday. With her mother, a Pinkerton, and a wealthy man she doesn't love on her tail, there's only one place to cut their cruel intentions off at the pass--get herself back into the arms of long-lost love Cordero Tate. Pronto. She never expected to be tripped up by someone else's past. Sheriff Cordero Tate is a haunted man on a mission... moreHalf dressed and going for naked... Starlight Tyler needs to lose her virginity, as in yesterday. With her mother, a Pinkerton, and a wealthy man she doesn't love on her tail, there's only one place to cut their cruel intentions off at the pass--get herself back into the arms of long-lost love Cordero Tate. Pronto. She never expected to be tripped up by someone else's past. Sheriff Cordero Tate is a haunted man on a mission. Come hell or high water, he'll round up every member of the gang responsible for the deaths of his wife and unborn child...and make damned sure he never puts his heart on the line again. As in never impregnating another woman. One look at Star, though, and all the old feelings come back in a rush. Worse, she's just as determined to brand him as hers as he is to keep her chaste. Their exploration of ways around that impasse leads to three nights of unbearable sensual pleasure. Until her past catches up to her... less

"She'll take her pleasure hot...until it burns its way to the cold truth. " "Loving the Lawman, Book 2" Over her not-so-dearly-departed husband's grave, newly widowed Natalia Montrose vows to shake off the memories of her abusive marriage by bedding the first suitable man she meets. Enter handsome, flirtatious Jared Fields, who offers to help her manage her assets. Natalia has no intention of giving up control of the ranch her father traded away-along with her hand-for gold... more"She'll take her pleasure hot...until it burns its way to the cold truth. " "Loving the Lawman, Book 2" Over her not-so-dearly-departed husband's grave, newly widowed Natalia Montrose vows to shake off the memories of her abusive marriage by bedding the first suitable man she meets. Enter handsome, flirtatious Jared Fields, who offers to help her manage her assets. Natalia has no intention of giving up control of the ranch her father traded away-along with her hand-for gold. But she intends to enjoy this stranger's advances until all her desires are sated. Jared is a rarity among Pinkerton agents. Well educated, the disowned black sheep of a wealthy New York City family, he enjoys the freedom afforded by his various assignments. But discovering whether the fiery Widow Montrose had her husband killed is a challenge with an unexpected twist. All he can think about is what he'll do when he gets her in bed. Natalia and Jared circle each other warily, feeling the pull of sensual heat. But when the Blizzard of 1889 hits, the sexual sparks may not be enough to keep them warm...or alive. Warning: Contains a sex-starved widow and a saddled-hardened Pinkerton agent who set the sheets afire. less

Is she a dead ringer...or a dead woman walking? When U.S. Deputy Marshal Sam Dunaway arrives in Kenton Valley, Texas, for a murder trial, the last thing he expects is to run into his late wife Celine. The one who supposedly died 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 trial is finished, the woman who broke his heart will pay... moreIs she a dead ringer...or a dead woman walking? When U.S. Deputy Marshal Sam Dunaway arrives in Kenton Valley, Texas, for a murder trial, the last thing he expects is to run into his late wife Celine. The one who supposedly died 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 trial is 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—and it’s a secret she must still keep, even if it means certain arrest and imprisonment. Because coming clean risks crushing rejection. In spite of themselves, the embers of love roar in to a passionate inferno, leaving Sam with 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 highly pissed-off U.S. Marshal wants her dead or alive—though alive is better. Just sayin’. Word Count: 48k less