Forged In Desire

Forged In Desire
Brenda Jackson

Strong enough to protect her. Bold enough to love her.When good girl Margo Connelly becomes Lamar “Striker” Jennings’s latest assignment, she knows she’s in trouble. And not just because he’s been hired to protect her from an underworld criminal. The reformed bad boy’s appeal is breaching all her defences, and as the threats against her increase, Margo isn’t sure which is more dangerous: the gangster targeting her, or the far too alluring protector tempting her to let loose.Though Striker’s now living on the right side of the law, he’s convinced his troubled past keeps Margo out of his league. But physical chemistry explodes into full-blown passion when they go on the run together. Surrendering to desire could be a deadly distraction—or finally prove that he’s the only man qualified to keep her safe, and win her love.

Strong enough to protect her. Bold enough to love her.

When good girl Margo Connelly becomes Lamar “Striker” Jennings’s latest assignment, she knows she’s in trouble. And not just because he’s been hired to protect her from an underworld criminal. The reformed bad boy’s appeal is breaching all her defenses, and as the threats against her increase, Margo isn’t sure which is more dangerous: the gangster targeting her, or the far too alluring protector tempting her to let loose.

Though Striker’s now living on the right side of the law, he’s convinced his troubled past keeps Margo out of his league. But physical chemistry explodes into full-blown passion when they go on the run together. Surrendering to desire could be a deadly distraction—or finally prove that he’s the only man qualified to keep her safe, and win her love.

Praise for Brenda Jackson (#ulink_bd3848fa-505e-538b-bc2d-532f4e88f239)

“Leave it to Jackson to take sizzle and honor, wrap it in romance and come up with a first-rate tale.”

—RT Book Reviews on Temptation

“Brenda Jackson is the queen of newly discovered love... If there’s one thing Jackson knows how to do, it’s how to pluck those heartstrings and stir up some seriously saucy drama.”

—BookPage on Inseparable

“Welcome to another memorable family tree created by the indomitable Brenda Jackson, a romantic at heart.”

—USA TODAY on A Brother’s Honor

“[Jackson] proves once again that she rocks when it comes to crafting family drama with a healthy dose of humor and steamy, sweaty sex. Here’s another winner.”

—RT Book Reviews on A Brother’s Honor, 4½ stars, Top Pick

“This deliciously sensual romance ramps up the emotional stakes and the action.... [S]exy and sizzling.”

—Library Journal on Intimate Seduction

“Jackson does not disappoint...first-class page-turner.”

—RT Book Reviews on A Silken Thread, 4½ stars, Top Pick

“Jackson is a master at writing.”

—Publishers Weekly on Sensual Confessions

Forged in Desire

Brenda Jackson

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

To the love of my life, my best friend and the wind beneath my wings, Gerald Jackson, Sr. I’m everything I am because you loved me.

To everyone who enjoyed reading about the Grangers, this one is for you!

“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.”

—Proverbs 3:13

Contents

Cover (#u8deed6ed-1f9e-5bd6-8087-a698fac162fc)

Back Cover Text (#u4fde992a-57fe-58b6-8eeb-3938d0042371)

Praise (#ulink_49c60b53-d916-5a45-a613-6f20bc0ec1a7)

Title Page (#u17e08ab3-37b6-502d-bb76-c78fe13490ad)

Dedication (#u94305ab9-2fd0-5bdb-9681-37959dbf13cd)

PROLOGUE (#ulink_8ab5d1b9-d82f-514d-8d73-c301177c915b)

CHAPTER ONE (#ulink_0d5e7a0e-28d1-577a-8d5f-e62296037d2a)

CHAPTER TWO (#ulink_f834780c-ada8-5dff-869f-aea51de1773c)

CHAPTER THREE (#ulink_ed5ad08d-51cb-591f-b50a-871aa0471a4e)

CHAPTER FOUR (#ulink_f3a37a02-f262-54da-802f-dd61f1368566)

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CHAPTER SEVEN (#ulink_10315a17-6246-5fa4-8fb0-55f5a8393107)

CHAPTER EIGHT (#ulink_aa3d2113-a991-58b3-8393-704774cf656e)

CHAPTER NINE (#ulink_4c7fb8d4-58bf-5b60-84e9-f8cdbcbb415e)

CHAPTER TEN (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER ELEVEN (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER TWELVE (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER THIRTEEN (#litres_trial_promo)

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