Tempting Faith

Tempting Faith
Susan Mallery

From New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery comes a fan-favorite story that walks the fine line between love…and danger.When a smuggler's prize lands on her doorstep, big-cat sanctuary owner Faith Newlin doesn't expect any problems–not from the two white tiger cubs…or the mysterious government agent sent to protect them. She knows better than to get attached, though sometimes an instinct is too strong to ignore.Agent Cort Hollenbeck has dedicated his life to fighting the good fight. He never gets too close, especially while on assignment. But when terrifying blanks in his memory force him to face his deepest fears, he must trust in a woman who walks on the wild side…and captures his heart.Tempting Faith is part of a duet by Susan Mallery along with her book The Only Way Out.

From New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery comes a fan-favorite story that walks the fine line between love…and danger.

When a smuggler’s prize lands on her doorstep, big-cat sanctuary owner Faith Newlin doesn’t expect any problems—not from the two white tiger cubs…or the mysterious government agent sent to protect them. She knows better than to get attached, though sometimes an instinct is too strong to ignore.

Agent Cort Hollenbeck has dedicated his life to fighting the good fight. He never gets too close, especially while on assignment. But when terrifying blanks in his memory force him to face his deepest fears, he must trust in a woman who walks on the wild side…and captures his heart.

Tempting Faith is part of a duet by Susan Mallery along with her book The Only Way Out.

Something hot flared to life.

Faith wanted to respond, but she was afraid.

He held her forearms tightly. “I am not one of your cats,” he said.

“I know.”

“I don’t think you do.”

“Why does it matter?” she asked desperately.

“What are you hiding from?”

Part of her noted he hadn’t answered her question, so she wouldn’t answer his. She knew exactly what she was hiding from. Him. Pretending he was just like one of her cats made him safe. It was dangerous to think of Cort as a man, because he tempted Faith. He made her think of family and forever, and she’d learned long ago that she didn’t have what it took to inspire a man to want either.

His grip on her loosened, and she jerked away. She thrust a bandage at him. “Here. Finish it yourself.” Then she fled the room.

Tempting Faith

Susan Mallery

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

SUSAN MALLERY

is a USA TODAY bestselling author of over eighty romances. Her combination of humor, emotion and just-plain-sexy has made her a reader favorite. Susan makes her home in Washington state, where the whole rain thing is highly exaggerated and there’s plenty of coffee to help her meet her deadlines. Visit her Web site at www.SusanMallery.com (http://www.SusanMallery.com).

To Stephanie, without whom a chair would have no emotional significance and “putting a finer point”on something would simply mean sharpening a pencil.

Your instincts and insights have added clarity and depth to my writing, while your humor, intelligence and sensitivity have greatly enriched my life.

Here’s to all the good things to come.

Contents

Cover (#ufdf7b60e-36fe-5830-9083-cca1e6a87de0)

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Introduction (#ud36b3530-134a-5993-af40-cde742563e6e)

About the Author (#u94b3f2fb-8a48-538c-a0e1-dadccd47318e)

Title Page (#ucd11191a-fe89-59bb-9849-ba5a4393e036)

Dedication (#ub961aeb9-0645-584f-ad62-53ef76cd55b8)

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