Can’t Stand the Heat

Fed up with her father's criminal lifestyle and disregard for human life, Gianna Maffezzoli takes matters into her own hands and cuts a deal with the U.S. Marshals. In exchange for information on her father's infamous criminal organization, she'll be given a new identity and placed into witness protection. But when her new life is nothing like she expected, loneliness quickly sets in. That is, until the charming Marshal Evan Caddell shows up. While originally sent there to further question Gianna about her father and his criminal organization, Evan ends up learning more about Gianna than he does her family. As the two work together, they realize that there may be more than friendship developing between them. But Evan is there for work, and Gianna is still figuring out her identity. Will they be able to find a way to be together? Or will their newfound feelings be lost in the chaos of Gianna's past?

If you enjoyed Falling For Your Fake Fiance by Emma St. Clair, you'll also love this thrilling story of a woman's journey to find the life she's always wanted.

Note: This is the prequel to All Because My Ex Showed Up. While I have classified it as a romance novel, the happily ever after does not come until the end of book two. (Sorry to spoil it, but I know readers have strong feelings about HEAs being in every book.)