LAQUETTE writes savvy, sexy contemporary romance.

Used with permission of the publisher, Sourcebooks Casablanca, an imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. “Why would anyone want to harm you?”Įxcerpted from Jackson by LaQuette. He ran his finger slowly over the high cheekbones that turned her eyes into barely-opened slits as her wide grin smiled back at him. Jackson might give his boss shit, but he always got the job done. Get your team together and figure this thing out.” He walked toward the door confident his orders would be followed. They’re bringing her in first thing this morning so she can swear out a statement. I assigned Jennings and Gleason to her protective detail overnight. Hargrove stood up and tapped on top of the beautiful woman’s picture. Asked me to get her a protective detail and send a team out to investigate.”

Her uncle called me while she was being seen at the hospital. Especially since the vandalism has escalated from fence posts and a scaffold being knocked down to her barn being burned to the ground yesterday.” “Anyway, the judge wants to make sure this is taken seriously. Jackson shifted in his seat, the coffee plus his boss’ preliminary recount was starting to sketch an outline to this tale of a spoiled judge’s niece using her uncle’s connections to get what she wanted. There’s some bad blood between the local sheriff’s department and Ms. Hargrove lifted an open palm before letting it fall back to his knee. “What do the locals have to say about it?” Something about the way Major Hargrove said “someone” scratched at his bullshit meter. Jackson felt his brow inching higher into his hairline. Her property has been vandalized and the judge needs someone to look into it.” His boss crossed an ankle over his knee and tilted his head. “I’m not gonna be ready to read this without at least another cup. But when city-slicking do-gooder Aja Everett asks for his help, he can’t stay away…and as attraction sizzles and protective instincts flare, she may be the only woman able to restore the heart of this Texas Ranger. He once made the mistake of following his heart and all he’d gotten was pain in return. She needs a man like Ranger Jackson Dean. Whether she’s willing to admit it or not, she needs help. But her big heart’s bound to get her in trouble if she’s not careful-someone wants her gone, and they’ll do whatever it takes to drive her away from the land that’s her lifeblood. Restoration Ranch may have been the first step on her road to redemption…but Jackson Dean will be the last mile.Īja Everett longs to turn her old family ranch into a place where anyone can find rest and healing.