Tough-as-nails cop Jason Lawrence hadn't planned on parenthood. But after his brother's death, he'd raised his baby niece, Megan, becoming her father in every way that mattered. And there was no way that he was giving her up – even to the biological mother Megan had never known. Jason knew he should be trying to keep Lilly Nelson at arm's length. After all, she had the power to break up his happy home. But someone wanted Lilly dead, and everything about her – her strong spirit and fragile beauty – aroused Jason's most protective instincts. But what was he willing to risk to keep Lilly safe?