He’s never talked about his past… But she’s also keeping secrets. Deputy JT Hayes’s plans to propose to Kate Ballard are postponed when Vivienne Holloway arrives in town, seeking his protection in Walsh Creek. At fifteen, JT made a promise to Vivienne, and he can’t refuse her. Kate recognizes Vivienne’s name from that hidden time in her life and feels JT’s being drawn into a trap. When he discovers Kate has put herself in danger by following him, JT investigates to reveal who is behind the threat. And as deep secrets are exposed, JT wonders if he really knows the woman he loves. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Dry Gulch, Montana series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Reckoning with the Cowboy Book 2: Targeting the Sheriff Book 3: Lawman's Witness Book 4: Setup in Montana Book 5: Deception at Walsh Creek New York Times and USA Today bestselling author B.J. Daniels lives in Montana with her husband, Parker, and one springer spaniel named Dot. When not writing, she quilts, boats and always has a book or two to read. Contact her at www.bjdaniels.com , on Facebook at B.J. Daniels or through her reader group the B.J. Daniels' Big Sky Darlings, and on twitter at bjdanielsauthor.