romance novel in which a private eye detective is hired to protect a lady lawyer

by Harold O'Keefe 7 min read

What are some of the best female detective series?

Female Detective Series 1 Murder at the Vicarage (Miss Marple, #1) ... 2 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millenn ... 3 The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. ... 4 Now You See Me (Lacey Flint, #1) by Shar ... 5 Deadly Payload (Rim Country Mysteries #4 ... 14 more rows ...

What are the best small town cop/Sheriff romance novels?

Best Small Town Cop/Sheriff Romance Novels 1 Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard 4.06 avg rat ... 2 Open Season by Linda Howard 4.01 avg rat ... 3 Head Over Heels (Lucky Harbor, #3) by Ji ... 4 Breathe (Colorado Mountain, #4) by Krist ... 5 The Witness by Nora Roberts (Goodreads A ... 14 more rows ...

What is the best romance book for bodyguards?

Best Bodyguard Romances 1 Rules of Protection (Tangled in Texas, # ... 2 Willing Captive by Belle Aurora (Goodrea ... 3 Rock Chick Revenge (Rock Chick, #5) by K ... 4 Rock Chick (Rock Chick, #1) by Kristen A ... 5 Nothing Left to Lose by Kirsty Moseley ( ... 14 more rows ...

What is the best romantic mystery book to read?

10 Must-Read Romantic Mystery & Suspense Novels. 1) Lethal, by Sandra Brown. 2) Gone to Far, by Suzanne Brockmann. 3) Mr. Perfect, by Linda Howard. 4) One for the Money, by Janet Evanovich. 5) Extreme Exposure, by Pamela Clare.

What is the plot of Agnes and the Hitman?

8) Agnes and the Hitman, by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer. Agnes Crandall’s problems are rolling to a boil. First, a dog-napper invades her kitchen, seriously hampering her attempts to put on a wedding that she’s staked her entire net worth on. Then, a man climbs through her bedroom window to save her.

What is the name of the book that Elizabeth finally lets loose?

6) The Witness , by Nora Roberts. Daughter of a controlling mother, Elizabeth finally lets loose one night, drinking at a nightclub and allowing a strange man’s seductive Russian accent lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive. The events that followed changed her life forever. 7) You Belong to Me, by Karen Rose.

Who is the man accused of murdering seven people the night before?

When her 4-year-old daughter informs her a sick man is in their yard, Honor Gillette rushes out to help him. But that “sick” man turns out to be Lee Coburn, the man accused of murdering seven people the night before. 2) Gone to Far, by Suzanne Brockmann.

What is the book "Gone to Far" about?

2) Gone to Far, by Suzanne Brockmann. A story of action, intrigue, and romance as U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Sam Starrett and FBI agent Alyssa Locke race to unravel a mystery while confronting their own unresolved feelings toward each other. 3) Mr. Perfect, by Linda Howard.

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