Protecting What's Theirs (Line of Duty, #1.5)

Ginger Peet embraces her bold new life in Chicago, leaving behind Nashville and its memories, including a statue of Dolly Parton. Now intertwined with the captivating Lieutenant Derek Tyler, their nights pulse with undeniable chemistry and passion as he proves to her that she is unmistakably his.

The stakes rise dramatically when chaos erupts on the streets of Chicago, leading Derek to make a heart-wrenching decision to protect Ginger. As a "widow-maker" bust threatens their future, he wrestles with the fear of losing her while unaware of the shocking revelation she holds, forcing her to weigh the cost of silence against their deepening bond.

Previously featured in the Lovers Unmasked anthology, this tale of love and danger showcases the gripping intensity and emotional depth that has earned acclaim among readers and established the **Line of Duty** series as a compelling journey of devotion and sacrifice.