Sweet Seduction Shield (Sweet Seduction, #5)

Marie Cox has shunned fear for the past five years. She lived it once and now works hard to shield herself from anything that could cause her angst again. But her past comes back to haunt her, when the sexy and determined Detective Sergeant Ryan Pierce enters her life. But can she outrun her mistakes? Or will she let him protect her? And finally stand up to those who want to silence Marie forever. "Marie, I want to be a part of your lives. Not just a satellite. Not just a fading star. I want to be your sun. And I want you to be mine." Five years is a long time to hide from your greatest fear and biggest regret. Ask Marie Cox, she should know. She's developed an icy shield of confidence to ensure no ones sees her hidden angst. But her dangerous and dirty past comes back to haunt her, when everything is torn asunder with the determined and sexy Detective Sergeant Ryan Pierce walking through her door. And he won't let her get away with anything. Battling her returning dread, and fighting her instant attraction to a cop with his own demons but a pure heart, Marie faces the biggest challenge of her life. And this time, there's more at stake than just her survival. A precious five year old secret both Marie and Ryan would give their lives to protect in the end. Tattooed henchmen on her trail, high speed car chases through inner city streets, gunshots, kidnappings, fierce male bodyguards and even more assertive female friends, Marie has something the bad guys want. But will it be her downfall in the end? Or can her knight in shining armour protect her? And will she let him? Love at first sight has never been so dangerous and so very delicious at the same time. "Marie Cox has shunned fear for the past five years. She lived it once and now works hard to shield herself from anything that could cause her angst again. But her past comes back to haunt her, when the sexy and determined Detective Sergeant Ryan Pierce enters her life. But can she outrun her mistakes?"--Publisher's website