A life filled with happiness has never been so close . . . or felt so far away.As the one of the world’s most deadly government agents, Ahmed’s focus has been protecting the lives of everyone he cares about. When the darkest part of his past resurfaces and threatens his life and the lives of those he loves in the small town of Keeneston, Kentucky, Ahmed knows he must go on the offensive to protect his future . . . a future with the one woman that can match his toughness and return the love that was once robbed from him.Bridget Springer’s private security work involves training with a mysterious man feared by many in her line of work. She finds herself drawn to Ahmed despite his attempts to remain distant. Bridget vows to help Ahmed in his pursuit of justice, not knowing the full danger that she would find along the way.As Bridget and Ahmed’s passion heats up, so does the threat from Ahmed’s oldest enemy. Can they defeat him and finally be free to pursue their chance at love? Kathleen Brooks is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author. Kathleen's romantic suspense stories feature strong female heroines, humor, and happily-ever-afters. Her Bluegrass Series and follow-up Bluegrass Brothers and Forever Bluegrass Series highlight small-town charm with quirky characters who have captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world. Strong women breaking the glass ceiling while finding love are spotlighted in her Women of Power Series. Her latest series, Web of Lies, have an intertwined mystery that will leave you tangled in the lies as a small shadow group, under the president's orders, races to untangle the web of treason and corruption before it's too late. 

   Kathleen currently lives in Lexington, Kentucky with her family. She is an animal lover who supports rescue organizations and other non-profit organizations, such as Friends and Vets Helping Pets, whose goals are to protect and save our four-legged family members.   She loves to hear from readers and can be reached at Kathleen@Kathleen-Brooks.com.     Bluegrass Series Bluegrass State of Mind Risky Shot Dead Heat     Bluegrass Brothers Series Bluegrass Undercover Rising Storm Secret Santa Acquiring Trouble Relentless Pursuit Secrets Collide Final Vow All Hung Up Bluegrass Dawn The Perfect Gift The Keeneston Roses     Forever Bluegrass Forever Entangled  Forever Hidden Forever Betrayed Forever DrivenForever SecretForever SurprisedForever ConcealedForever Devoted     Web of Lies Whispered LiesRogue LiesShattered Lies     Women of Power Chosen for PowerBuilt for PowerFashioned for PowerDestined for Power      Email Notice of New Releases: kathleen-brooks.com/new-release-notifications/ Kathleen's Website: kathleen-brooks.com Facebook Page: facebook.com/KathleenBrooksAuthor Twitter: twitter.com/BluegrassBrooks Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/5101707.Kathleen_Brooks