Judd Dunn, a hard-edged Texas Ranger, put Christabel Gaines s father behind bars—where he belonged. But his connection to Crissy didn t end there. The only way to keep their jointly owned ranch from falling into bankruptcy is for Judd to wed her against his better judgment. The marriage may be in name only to save their land, but Judd soon realizes the sexual tension between them is difficult to ignore.  Now, just when Judd decides to release Crissy from their sham of a marriage, he is blindsided by a bloodthirsty foe. Someone who is willing to commit unspeakable evil by preying upon Judd s greatest weakness—his wife. No longer a starry-eyed schoolgirl, Crissy has become a smart, fearless woman with unfulfilled desires. And she will do anything in the name of love—including taking a bullet for her husband.  With their lives at stake, Crissy and Judd confront their darkest demons, their new rivals and their deepest desires—and face up