The Girl Who Wouldn't Stay Dead

The Girl Who Wouldn't Stay Dead
Cassie Miles

Old friend, new protectorEmily Benton-Riggs would be dead if her best friend hadn't shown up in time. Now lawyer Connor Gallagher won’t let her out of his sight. Emily has always had powerful feelings for Connor. And giving into their desire is the best reason to fight for her life.

After more than one attempt is made on her life

an old friend steps in as her protector...

Emily Benton-Riggs would be dead if her best friend hadn’t shown up in time. Someone doesn’t want her to inherit her ex-husband’s Aspen estate, and now attorney Connor Gallagher won’t let the widowed art dealer out of his sight. Emily has always had powerful feelings for Connor. As they give in to the desire flaring between them, she suddenly has the best reason of all to fight for her life.

CASSIE MILES, a USA TODAY bestselling author, lives in Colorado. After raising two daughters and cooking tons of macaroni and cheese for her family, Cassie is trying to be more adventurous in her culinary efforts. She’s discovered that almost anything tastes better with wine. When she’s not plotting Mills & Boon Heroes books, Cassie likes to hang out at the Denver Botanic Gardens near her high-rise home.

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The Girl Who Wouldn’t Stay Dead

Cassie Miles

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ISBN: 978-1-474-07945-7

THE GIRL WHO WOULDN’T STAY DEAD

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Contents

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About the Author (#uc012791b-1acc-5625-a3c3-50847232f158)

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Dedication (#u5d8c75a6-e643-5f98-85c3-ecdd8f5e6edc)

Chapter One (#u9cf64bfc-0ff7-5b6f-acf5-10024dab3ec2)

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