Soldier Bodyguard

Lisa Childs

Summary

Cole Bentler’s mission is to serve and protect—even if it means guarding his former fiancée. Duty calls in this second-chance romantic thriller. 
 
Former Marine Cole Bentler’s new assignment: protect the recently widowed love of his life. Shawna Rolfe’s never been far from Cole’s thoughts, but now it’s up to him to ensure her safety—and guard her young daughter. A daughter whose eyes somehow look just like his . . . 
 
Once his secret daughter’s identity is exposed, can Cole forgive Shawna before the killer has them both trapped? 
 
Praise for the novels of Lisa Childs 
 
“Atmospheric, emotional, and well-told.” —Lori Wilde, New York Times–bestselling author 
 
“Grabs you from page one . . . Lisa Childs paints an eerie, haunting suspense that will keep you riveted until the very last page!” —Rita Herron, USA Today–bestselling author 
 
“Childs knows how to keep readers riveted.” —RT Book Reviews

Available since: 10/01/2018.

Print length: 288 pages.

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