One Good Man

One Good Man
Julie Miller

Mitch Taylor had faith in his gun, his badge, and his years of experience. But he knew society girl Casey Maynard was trouble, and protecting her would be hell. Twenty years on the force had toned Mitch’s body and honed his senses: keeping Casey safe from her stalker wasn't the issue. Keeping himself from falling for her was.She'd been alone, scared, for so long. But in Mitch’s arms Casey felt things she thought she’d lost forever: safety, trust… passion. She needed him there as a cop, to serve and protect. But she wanted him there as a man, to give her something worth living for….

“I am not afraid of cops. And despite what you’re implying, I am not some snob who looks down on them because I’m a judge’s daughter and you’re an officer who serves the court.”

“So why don’t you want me here?” Mitch demanded, the top of his nose nearly touching hers.

“Because I’m afraid of…” Of what? Him? Men? What he reminded her of? What he made her feel? That he made her feel, period?

“What scares you, princess?” he whispered.

Casey zeroed in on the mouth that spoke such a challenge. Sexy. Firm and flat and as unerringly masculine as the breadth of his shoulders or the timbre of his voice.

He liked to argue. He seemed to bring out the worst in her red-haired temperament. Sparring with him made her feel strong. Opinionated.

What if he simply silenced her with a kiss?

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New author Julie Miller knows all a woman needs is One Good Man (#588). Casey Maynard had suffered a vicious attack that scarred not only her body, but her soul. Shut up in a dreary mansion, she and sexy Mitch Taylor, the cop assigned to protect her, strike sparks off each other. Could Mitch save her when a stalker returned to finish the job? This book is truly a spine-tingling pager-turner!

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Harlequin Intrigue

One Good Man

Julie Miller

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

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Julie Miller attributes her passion for writing romance to all those fairy tales she read growing up, and shyness. Encouragement from her family to write down those feelings she couldn’t express became a love for the written word. She gets continued support from her fellow members of the Prairieland Romance Writers, where she serves as the resident “grammar goddess.” This award-winning author and teacher has published several paranormal romances. Inspired by the likes of Agatha Christie and Encyclopedia Brown, Julie believes the only thing better than a good mystery is a good romance.

Born and raised in Missouri, she now lives in Nebraska with her husband, son and smiling guard dog, Maxie. Write to Julie at P.O. Box 5162, Grand Island, NE 68802-5162.

Books by Julie Miller

HARLEQUIN INTRIGUE

588—ONE GOOD MAN

THE TAYLOR CLAN

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Mitch Taylor—Captain of the Fourth Precinct. Gladiator in a suit and tie. He was once a kid of the streets, and the last thing this veteran cop wants to do is baby-sit a Plaza princess.

Cassandra (Casey) Maynard—She lost her family and her future in one horrible act of violence. She knows it’s just a matter of time before her stalker returns to finish what he started.

Commissioner James Reed—Uncle Jimmy is the only family Casey has left. But is he too busy with his reelection to listen to her fears?

Iris Webster—She’s been James’s right hand for years. She’d do anything to protect him.

Emmett Raines—A master of disguise. Toying with his victims is all part of the game.

Darlene Raines—Emmett’s twin. Together, they devised a perfect plan.

Judith and Ben McDonald—They’ve served the Maynards for years.

Jack Maynard—His reputation as the “No-Budge Judge” cost his family dearly.

Steven Craighead—Bodyguard or betrayer?

Cynthia DeBecque—Why does the murdered prostitute’s name keep popping up?

For the Fensoms.

Thank you for always making me feel welcome.

Happy holidays!

And for the IMPROV gang.

You really are making a difference in the lives of young

people. You made a difference in mine.

Contents

Chapter One (#uc383fbea-c91d-5b4e-97da-f51a5d21a995)

Chapter Two (#u174d617c-a78b-5c01-81a4-4ed97e0e49a1)