Love or Justice
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Laurie Shelton is the only person alive who can identify Hawaii’s most notorious mob boss… After stumbling into a deadly kidnapping, Laurie’s life is in grave danger, and it falls to US Marshal Dante Stark to keep her safe until she testifies against Kaimi Quamboa—assuming he can be captured. Dante knows he’ll lose his job if he becomes romantically involved with a witness… But when he has to comfort her through constant nightmares, he finds it nearly impossible to fight his attraction to the beautiful, strong young woman he is sworn to protect. Laurie feels it too, but aware she’s in a high-stress situation and that when the danger is past she’ll never see Dante again, she tries to ignore his easygoing smile and the security he offers. Laurie and Dante are forced to flee again… When Kaimi’s men descend on their hideaway, they escape to a second safe house, only to be tracked down there as well. Dante now knows there’s a mole inside the US Marshal Service, and the only thing left to do is disappear. Kaimi will never stop looking for Laurie, and if he’s caught, showing up to testify could be the last thing she ever does. With each choice as dangerous as the next, Dante and Laurie must confront the boundaries of what they’re willing to sacrifice, and which is more important… Love or Justice. Love or Justice is book one in the series, Protect & Serve. |
Excerpt:
The man with the gun stepped forward and pressed the cold metal of the barrel to her forehead.
Laurie gasped, stiffening. Her heart thundered in her chest. She barely breathed. She thought each breath would be her last, and she wondered if it hurt to die.
“Do not scream. Do not move or I will kill you.” He pressed the gun more firmly against her skin.
Laurie saw the coldness in his eyes. They were the color of granite, and just as unyielding. She looked down and away, standing perfectly still.
“What are you doing here? Who sent you?” His voice was like silk with underlying hints of gravel. Laurie said nothing, too terrified to speak.
“Answer him,” the man holding her instructed, twisting her arm.
She cried out in pain.
The man with the gun stepped forward and pressed the cold metal of the barrel to her forehead.
Laurie gasped, stiffening. Her heart thundered in her chest. She barely breathed. She thought each breath would be her last, and she wondered if it hurt to die.
“Do not scream. Do not move or I will kill you.” He pressed the gun more firmly against her skin.
Laurie saw the coldness in his eyes. They were the color of granite, and just as unyielding. She looked down and away, standing perfectly still.
“What are you doing here? Who sent you?” His voice was like silk with underlying hints of gravel. Laurie said nothing, too terrified to speak.
“Answer him,” the man holding her instructed, twisting her arm.
She cried out in pain.
What have the reviewers said about Love or Justice?
"This story pulled me in from the very first page. I had to know what would happen next. I really loved the plot and the idea behind the story. It was action packed, entertaining and definitely kept me on the edge of my seat." - Once Upon a Book Blog
"...This book kept me completely on the edge of my seat throughout. Dante was good and strong with admirable attitude and personality. Laurie was someone I can totally relate. Her fears, confusion and insecurities felt so real, but her strength in the tougher situations made me love her more. The romance and suspense in the story is done well. I loved Dante’s men – I would have loved to know more about their lives. Maybe a series is waiting for them separately??..." - Born Bookish Blog
"This was an absolutely wonderful book. What happens when you witness a kidnapping by a mob boss? You go into protective custody...Dante is an amazing marshal and a fabulous yummy guy who tries to not fall for the girl. He fails. Lots of adventure.. And love...hard to not give away the story but mob guy figures out where she is multiple times... A mole at the marshals office makes life even more difficult.... Hiding is difficult but they find a way... Their moments together melt your heart..." - Antoinette at Machiavellian Books
"This story pulled me in from the very first page. I had to know what would happen next. I really loved the plot and the idea behind the story. It was action packed, entertaining and definitely kept me on the edge of my seat." - Once Upon a Book Blog
"...This book kept me completely on the edge of my seat throughout. Dante was good and strong with admirable attitude and personality. Laurie was someone I can totally relate. Her fears, confusion and insecurities felt so real, but her strength in the tougher situations made me love her more. The romance and suspense in the story is done well. I loved Dante’s men – I would have loved to know more about their lives. Maybe a series is waiting for them separately??..." - Born Bookish Blog
"This was an absolutely wonderful book. What happens when you witness a kidnapping by a mob boss? You go into protective custody...Dante is an amazing marshal and a fabulous yummy guy who tries to not fall for the girl. He fails. Lots of adventure.. And love...hard to not give away the story but mob guy figures out where she is multiple times... A mole at the marshals office makes life even more difficult.... Hiding is difficult but they find a way... Their moments together melt your heart..." - Antoinette at Machiavellian Books