Salem Hudson's life is as far from perfect as a woman's can get. The one bright light in her life is her daughter, Chloe. Salem's finally standing on her own two feet and making her way as a single parent. She's got friends, a good job, and for the first time in a long time she's happy.

Texas Ranger Jack Sutton has been fascinated with Salem from the time he helped rescue her from her psychotic ex-fiancé. He knew she needed time and space to recover from the trauma and abuse she suffered.

When Chloe's biological grandmother threatens to sue for custody and take Chloe halfway around the world to live, Salem is at her wits ends. When Jack shows up with an impromptu solution, Salem agrees to an insane marriage of convenience to protect her child. Will it be enough, or will her ex's family steal her child and take her away from Salem permanently?

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