He's on guard
…with a woman and her protective canine

When rancher Callum Hayes learns that Payton Reinert has returned to Cider Creek, Texas, to hide out from a killer, he opens his family home to her and her rescue dog. Though reluctant to offer his heart—broken by betrayal—he can't ignore his electrifying attraction to the vulnerable beauty and his desire to protect her. Even if stopping the monstrous killer means risking his life…

From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

Discover more action-packed stories in The Cowboys of Cider Creek series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order:

Book 1: Rescued by the Rancher
Book 2: Riding Shotgun
Book 3: Trapped in Texas
Book 4: Texas Scandal
Book 5: Trouble in Texas
Book 6: Murder in Texas