The Lawman's Secret Vow
By Tara Randell
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 384 Pages
August 1st 2018 by Harlequin Heartwarming
until the case is solved?
When an undercover assignment pairs laid-back Florida detective Dante Matthews with by-the-book cop Eloise Archer, he knows it won’t be easy. And not just because they’re competing for the same promotion. Now they’re living together under the same roof, and it’s getting harder to ignore his deepening feelings for his “wife.” Can he convince Eloise to partner up—for life?
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EXCERPT:
Dante was flummoxed. Plain and simple. It was the only word he could come up with to explain his current state.
He flinched when the door closed behind Brandy with a bang. Eloise stood on the other side of the room, a flicker of hesitancy in her eyes. He hated that he was the cause of her discomfort, but c’mon. She was stunning.
Again, her understated beauty captured him. He’d sensed it was there all along, just disguised under her professional work persona. Why, he had no idea. Was she trying to hide herself? Her hair was…gorgeous, and her eyes without glasses? Deep and inviting. But something was off. It took him a moment to realize she wasn’t wearing a suit. Today a bright floral blouse and dark jeans with sandals were her clothing choice.
Stop. This is the same woman you work with every day. Pull it together.
“So, uh, why don’t we get your things loaded and head out,” he suggested when the awkward silence stretched for too long.
“Right.” Her crisp tone brought him back to reality. Her movements, efficient as she collected her purse and overnight bag, reminded him that this was Eloise of the neat desk and tidy reports at the Palm Cove Police Department. Her looks would most likely turn a few—make that plenty—of heads, but she was a detective. His partner. The woman who didn’t shy away from an assignment or make waves when he tweaked procedure to catch a criminal. Well, not many, anyway.
He grabbed a box, carried it to the truck as he brought his new awareness of Eloise under control, before returning for the second. “Is this it?”
“Yes. Should I have more?”
“I don’t think so. My mother always over packs. I figured most women do.”
“That’s a very general assumption,” she said, starch in her voice. “And not at all accurate.”
Oh, good. Work Eloise was definitely back. “Yeah, if she was here, my mother would read me the riot act, as well.”
“I like your mother,” Eloise said as she locked the door, swinging her hair over her shoulder. Sass. He liked it. And so would his mother, heaven help him. The woman would be all over him to date her. Jasmine Matthews could never meet Eloise Archer.
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EXCERPT:
Dante was flummoxed. Plain and simple. It was the only word he could come up with to explain his current state.
He flinched when the door closed behind Brandy with a bang. Eloise stood on the other side of the room, a flicker of hesitancy in her eyes. He hated that he was the cause of her discomfort, but c’mon. She was stunning.
Again, her understated beauty captured him. He’d sensed it was there all along, just disguised under her professional work persona. Why, he had no idea. Was she trying to hide herself? Her hair was…gorgeous, and her eyes without glasses? Deep and inviting. But something was off. It took him a moment to realize she wasn’t wearing a suit. Today a bright floral blouse and dark jeans with sandals were her clothing choice.
Stop. This is the same woman you work with every day. Pull it together.
“So, uh, why don’t we get your things loaded and head out,” he suggested when the awkward silence stretched for too long.
“Right.” Her crisp tone brought him back to reality. Her movements, efficient as she collected her purse and overnight bag, reminded him that this was Eloise of the neat desk and tidy reports at the Palm Cove Police Department. Her looks would most likely turn a few—make that plenty—of heads, but she was a detective. His partner. The woman who didn’t shy away from an assignment or make waves when he tweaked procedure to catch a criminal. Well, not many, anyway.
He grabbed a box, carried it to the truck as he brought his new awareness of Eloise under control, before returning for the second. “Is this it?”
“Yes. Should I have more?”
“I don’t think so. My mother always over packs. I figured most women do.”
“That’s a very general assumption,” she said, starch in her voice. “And not at all accurate.”
Oh, good. Work Eloise was definitely back. “Yeah, if she was here, my mother would read me the riot act, as well.”
“I like your mother,” Eloise said as she locked the door, swinging her hair over her shoulder. Sass. He liked it. And so would his mother, heaven help him. The woman would be all over him to date her. Jasmine Matthews could never meet Eloise Archer.
About the Author
USA Today Bestselling Author Tara Randel has enjoyed a lifelong love of books, especially romance and mystery genres, so it didn't come as a surprise when she began writing with the dream of becoming published. Family values, mystery and, of course, love and romance are her favorite themes, because she believes love is the greatest gift of all. Tara lives on the West Coast of Florida, where gorgeous sunsets inspire the creation of heartwarming stories, filled with love, laughter and the occasional mystery.
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