As David Logan investigates a black-market baby ring in Russia, he’s reunited with the woman he regretted leaving behind years ago…
Elizabeth Duncan had finally made it to Russia.
David knew her visit had nothing to do with him—they hadn’t been in contact since they’d parted company the evening he’d flown to Moscow. Still, he’d come to this embassy party in hopes of catching a glimpse of her. Maybe more than a glimpse…
He looked across the room and caught a view of a beautiful redhead in a black gown. The slender straps holding up the dress offered possibilities. He began walking toward her.
“Liz?”
She turned slowly, teasing him first with her profile and then with her whole, incredible face. Those large green eyes and full lips. Heat sizzled between them.
“David Logan,” she said, her voice exactly as he remembered. “I wondered if I’d run into you here.”
She’d thought of him…and the news pleased him more than it should have.
SUSAN MALLERY
is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than ninety romances. Her combination of humor, emotion and just-plain-sexy has made her a reader favorite. Susan makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her handsome husband and possibly the world’s cutest dog. Visit her Web site at www.SusanMallery.com.
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author
To Love and Protect
Susan Mallery
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Because birthright has its privileges and family ties run deep.
One night sealed their passion, then divided them. Could fate—and an adorable baby girl—reunite them?
David Logan: Though they couldn’t be together, David never forgot Elizabeth and the fierce emotions she aroused in him. Five years later, while on assignment in Russia, he saw her and his heart stopped. This time she needed his help, and he was determined not to let her disappear again!
Elizabeth Duncan: She would do anything to protect her little girl, even enlist the aid of the special agent who’d broken her heart years ago. While she couldn’t admit all he’d meant to her, she was grateful…and more drawn to him than ever. Did she dare hope that the three of them would become a family?
The Portland pot is brewing: Behind the scenes, one troubled person pulls strings and creates dangers that no one could have imagined….
Because birthright has its privileges and family ties run deep.
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Contents
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
One
“I need a man with good hands,” Liz Duncan murmured to herself as she studied the sketch, then the beautiful blond female model she’d hired for the afternoon.
“Don’t we all?” Marguerite said as she adjusted the baby she held, then tossed her long hair back over her shoulder. “That’s why they wrote a song about it.”
Liz tilted her head. Something about the scene wasn’t right. The proportion, she thought. With a man holding the baby, the image would be more powerful and evocative. Marguerite’s fingers were too delicate, her palms too narrow.
“A song about what?” Liz asked absently.
“Slow hands, honey. Get with the program. If you’re going to get a man, get a good one. Make sure he knows what he’s doing.”
Liz glanced at the tall, slender nineteen-year-old. “I’m talking about work.”
“I’m not.”
“You never are.” Liz flipped through her sketches, then shook her head. “You can put her down. We’re done.”
“Sure, boss.” She carefully placed the sleeping baby back into the bassinet and lightly touched her cheek. “Thanks for the good time, kid.” She looked at Liz. “You really done with me?”
“Sure. I’ll let the agency know I changed my mind about the assignment, not that