Those Marrying McBrides Series by Linda Turner

DAMSEL IN DISTRESS? All her life, Elizabeth Davis had only herself to rely on -- and that was fine with her! So what if she was in danger? The last thing she needed was a self-appointed rescuer -- even if he was a gorgeous government agent.... All Zeke McBride had expected from his homecoming was a chance to see family. The lovely stranded motorist was just a bonus. But when he found out she was being threatened, he vowed to stay by her side... moreDAMSEL IN DISTRESS? All her life, Elizabeth Davis had only herself to rely on -- and that was fine with her! So what if she was in danger? The last thing she needed was a self-appointed rescuer -- even if he was a gorgeous government agent.... All Zeke McBride had expected from his homecoming was a chance to see family. The lovely stranded motorist was just a bonus. But when he found out she was being threatened, he vowed to stay by her side. Even if such close contact had Zeke forgetting what was so great about the single life, anyway.… less

By day: Glamorous movie star. By Night: terrified woman, in need of protection for herself and her little girl. Rancher Joe Mc Bride knew that the last thing he needed was some big-time movie star invading his home. Yet Angel Wiley and her adorable three year old were looking to him to save them from unnamed danger. Joe could never turn away from a lady in distress—but he soon realized it wasn't just the defenses of his home they were crumbling, but the ice around his heart….

Third in the series "Those Marrying McBrides", this is the tale of Merry McBride, left at the altar by her lawyer fiance. Nick Kincaid, the local sheriff, helps her rebuild her life. As a vet, Merry has to work with Nick to fight a local rabies epidemic, but Nick is also fighting his shyness.