Book excerpt: THE HAVEN WITHIN… With his darkly handsome looks and edgy attitude, Officer Cullen Ryancould spark a woman's deepest fantasies. He'd never looked at brainy,virginal Dr. Elizabeth Douglas that way. But when the former townoutcast strode into the room where Elizabeth had found a body, herheart beat fast. And when they formed a wary partnership toinvestigate the murder, Elizabeth discovered something else—adangerous passion that threatened her safe, sheltered world.Then Elizabeth became the target of the ruthless killer and Cullenvowed to do anything to protect her. But could he save himself fromthe haunting pull of desire in the sanctuary of Elizabeth's eyes?