Publisher's Synopsis
A school teacher determined to remake her life. A criminal whose fateful decision lands them in a desperate race for survival. Together, they must face brutal enemies amid an undeniable attraction in this sizzling romantic suspense.
Ending a dangerous marriage, Emma flees to the arms of her family, determined to start over. The small town of Bertram in the New Mexico desert could provide solace to heal her wounded heart. In such a small, boring place, there is not much chance of complicated entanglements. That is until a killer kidnaps her.
Nic, the Scorpion, leads a dangerous life. Working as an enforcer for a powerful drug lord, he has done things that stain his soul. He also has a secret he is desperate to protect in order to bring down a powerful enemy. Double-crossed and wounded, he goes on the run, dragging along an innocent woman to keep her, and his secret, safe.
Forced together by circumstance, two hurting people fight their growing attraction while avoiding capture by the good guys and the bad. Emma struggles to trust her instincts while Nic is convinced he's too far gone to deserve someone like her. Both their courage and their desire will be tested in the desert.
If you like spicy romance mixed with non-stop action, you'll enjoy DESERT COURAGE! A note for readersDESERT COURAGE is a romantic suspense novel about a domestic abuse survivor and a person involved in criminal activity. As such, the story may contain elements that are not suitable for all readers. Scenes of physical domestic abuse, attepted sexual assault, violent death, and episodes of PTSD occur in the novel.
