Dear Reader,

With the help of Carina Press, I have pulled you into a time warp with the release of Risking Trust. Cue the evil laughter.

I’ve always wanted to say that.

Now for the real story. The events of Risking Trust happen before those of Man Law. When I first drafted Risking Trust, I was grieving the loss of my father. Creating Michael and Roxann’s love story not only sparked the idea for the Private Protectors series, it helped me tackle the brutality known as the grieving process. After finishing the book, I knew it still needed work. I set it aside and dove into a sequel.

Fast-forward two manuscripts later and we land in 2010 when Carina Press acquired Man Law, soon followed by A Just Deception. But with Michael and Roxann, my editor asked for changes that would strengthen the book. Given what Risking Trust means to me, and with Man Law well into production, the decision was made to take the time necessary to revise the book and release it third in the series rather than first.

So, Michael and Roxann finally have their turn.  I hope you receive as much pleasure from the book as I have.

Here is a bit about Michael and Roxann:

Roxann Thorgesson’s world is out of control. After her father suffers a fatal heart attack, she must take over as publisher of Chicago’s second-largest newspaper. Then her ex-boyfriend Michael Taylor, CEO of his own security company, shows up needing a favor. The last thing Roxann needs is Michael around causing trouble—and potential heartbreak—but he’s involved in a scandalous story she can’t pass up.

Twelve years ago, Michael walked out on Roxann without explanation. Now he needs her help. Michael’s estranged wife has been murdered and he is the prime suspect. He offers something no newspaperwoman could refuse: exclusive access to his headline-making murder accusation, in exchange for her help in uncovering the true killer. When their investigation leads them to a city hall conspiracy, both their lives and their newly reignited flame could be permanently extinguished.

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