HER GUARDIAN GROOM

Fiercely independent Janie Murphy knew she was Deputy Ben Jackson's only hope for gaining custody of orphaned Rafael. He needed to marry immediately, and their one night of soulsearing passion had become grist for Cameron's rumor mill, making her the only believable bridal candidate. Janie thought Ben would understand her refusal once she revealed her past, which could put all three of them in danger. Instead, the determined deputy proposed an irresistible trade—her hand for his protection. But the instant Ben sealed their temporary union with an alltooright kiss, Janie knew she'd found her other half. Could she turn the marriage protection program into a lifetime commitment?