Cinderella's Secret Agent

Cinderella's Secret Agent
Ingrid Weaver

THE AGENT: Dashing sharpshooter Del Rogers.THE EMERGENCY MISSION: Saving the day when pregnant waitress Maggie Rice needed a helping hand - pronto!THE HIDDEN TALENT: Giving Sir Galahad a run for his money. Holed up on a stakeout, Del was determined to capture a dangerous traitor named Simon.After a history of heartbreak, falling in love did not factor into his undercover mission. But then he delivered Maggie's baby and found the Cinderella of his dreams.Before he could assess the situation, Del had temporarily stepped into the role of Delilah's doting father…and Maggie's adoring husband! Dare this chivalrous secret agent indulge in fantasies of happily-ever-after?

As an evil traitor threatens to destroy the top-secret SPEAR agency, A YEAR OF LOVING DANGEROUSLY continues….

Del Rogers

Strong and sensitive—with mesmerizing amber

eyes and a seductive smile.

SPEAR sharpshooter Del Rogers had learned the

hard way that love and marriage were off-limits to

a man like him. Still, playing white knight to the

beautiful and desirable Maggie Rice was one off-duty

assignment he couldn’t pass up.

Maggie Rice

A blond-haired, blue-eyed new mom who still

believes in fairy-tale endings.

Although the man of her dreams was awfully

secretive, Maggie couldn’t resist the powerful

allure of the gallant—and gorgeous—Del Rogers.

Why, she had him pegged as a real-life Prince

Charming! But this sweet-natured Cinderella was

holding out for promises of forever….

“Simon”

This menacing traitor seems to have more lives

than a cat. Now he’s about to make his move.

No matter how close SPEAR’s top agents get,

Simon is always one step ahead of them. Now this

diabolical archvillain is about to stage a full-frontal

attack. Anyone who dares to stand in his

way had better prepare for the fallout!

Dear Reader,

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In Whitelaw’s Wedding, Beverly Barton continues her popular miniseries THE PROTECTORS. Where does the Dundee Security Agency come up with such great guys—and where can I find one in real life? A YEAR OF LOVING DANGEROUSLY is almost over, but not before you read about Cinderella’s Secret Agent, from Ingrid Weaver. Then come back next month, when Sharon Sala wraps things up in her signature compelling style.

Carla Cassidy offers a Man on a Mission, part of THE DELANEY HEIRS, her newest miniseries. Candace Irvin once again demonstrates her deft way with a military romance with In Close Quarters, while Claire King returns with a Renegade with a Badge who you won’t be able to pass up. Finally, join Nina Bruhns for Warrior’s Bride, a romance with a distinctly Native American feel.

And, of course, come back next month as the excitement continues in Intimate Moments, home of your favorite authors and the best in romantic reading.

Leslie J. Wainger

Executive Senior Editor

Ingrid Weaver

Cinderella’s Secret Agent

To Deb and Kate, who know what this book means to me.

May you live long and prosper.

Dear Reader,

I was eight years old when I fell in love with the dashing spies in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. That summer, I transformed our back porch into my own top-secret spy headquarters using cardboard, old curtains and plenty of imagination…but instead of an international terrorist, I only caught the milkman. My hopes of a career in espionage ended, yet I’m still a die-hard fan of every action hero, from James Bond to Dirk Pitt. I enjoy writing novels of romantic suspense, so naturally I was thrilled when Silhouette invited me to participate in Intimate Moments’ twelve-book series, A YEAR OF LOVING DANGEROUSLY.

When I began to write Maggie and Del’s story in Cinderella’s Secret Agent, I discovered an unexpected side of the danger and excitement of cloak-and-dagger work. Fantasizing about falling in love with a secret agent is one thing, but just imagine the difficulties it would bring in reality. How on earth could a man who deals in deadly skullduggery hope to fit into the life of an ordinary woman? What happens when their two very different worlds collide?

I sincerely hope that you enjoy reading Cinderella’s Secret Agent as much as I enjoyed writing it!

All the best,

Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5