Book excerpt: He never thought he’d see her again… Until a killer reunites them When he sees dog handler Anna Trent during a search-and-rescue mission, Deputy Lucas Malone is stunned. Two years ago, they met when she lost her husband on the same cancer ward where Lucas’s girlfriend died. As Lucas now wonders about their mutual attraction, the case they’re working turns into a murder investigation—and Anna becomes a target. Lucas was powerless to save his past love. Now he’ll do whatever it takes to protect Anna… From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Eagle Mountain: Critical Response series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Deception at Dixon Pass Book 2: Pursuit at Panther Point Book 3: Killer on Kestrel Trail Book 4: Secrets of Silverpeak Mine