Protector's Instinct

Protector's Instinct
Janie Crouch

When former police detective Zane Wales couldn't protect Caroline Gill, he left both her and the force behind.But now a psychopath has Caroline in his sights, can Zane find the courage to face the past and this time protect the woman he still loves?

He knows he failed her once before. This time he’s determined to protect her by any means necessary...

Former police detective Zane Wales won’t let history repeat itself. He couldn’t save the woman he loved from a brutal assault, so he left the force—and Caroline Gill’s life. But now a psychopath has her in his vengeful sights. And the only way Zane can keep the strong-willed paramedic safe is to stay close 24/7—even as their reignited desire burns out of control.

Caroline can finally face down her past by helping Zane catch this perp. And she’ll give Zane all the passionate healing he needs to show they have a future together. But a danger they never saw coming will turn their second chance into a lethal, inescapable trap...

Omega Sector: Under Siege

“You’ve got to prove it, Zane.”

“Prove that I want you?” His hands gripped Caroline’s hips and pulled her down harder against him. “I don’t think there can be any doubt of that.”

“Prove that you really think I’m strong. That you’re not afraid I’ll break at the least little thing.”

“I know you won’t.”

“That you can still get lost in me. That we can get lost in each other.”

Zane’s hand reached up and tangled in her hair, bringing Caroline’s lips down hard against his. Caroline moaned. Yes. Yes, this was what she wanted...

Protector’s Instinct

Janie Crouch

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

JANIE CROUCH has loved to read romance her whole life. The award-winning author cut her teeth on Mills & Boon Romance novels as a preteen, then moved on to a passion for romantic suspense as an adult. Janie lives with her husband and four children overseas. She enjoys traveling, long-distance running, movie watching, knitting and adventure/obstacle racing. You can find out more about her at www.janiecrouch.com (http://www.janiecrouch.com).

This book is dedicated to Girl Tyler. It’s wondrous to have a friend who can walk with me through this craziness known as—duh, duh, duh—writer’s life. Thanks for all the talks, encouragement, TMI shares and getting messages to me from editors when I’m out of the country. And ALL CAPS. And All the Words. Boldly go, babe.

Contents

Cover (#ufcb4dcd4-2d58-5e4a-a577-df738af24bda)

Back Cover Text (#u8626243c-7763-56a5-a13b-6f1a44337aea)

Introduction (#u9ef3b35f-08bf-57fd-a57d-06e3b845e743)

Title Page (#u2d0f1327-8a0d-5a70-af0a-bded6c1c7040)

About the Author (#ua5a650d7-0f8c-54f9-8b50-8498cc9bcf73)

Dedication (#u41819155-3225-59f6-a7b1-c59aa744eeb3)

Chapter One (#u0d54997d-1e29-5c41-96a7-27672257f4b1)

Chapter Two (#ud79d1e96-6a50-5e16-8908-5e21f07496dd)

Chapter Three (#u858b253e-ab71-5587-8265-44c9a16e305d)

Chapter Four (#u6ced0f17-6062-58b3-877e-0ead87f2c7ca)

Chapter Five (#u57da99ec-e49f-53c9-8ac5-c0189faa58f9)

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Chapter One (#uf1013233-bc21-5782-ba30-641a26ae6dc7)

You’re a liar. And everyone is going to know.