Trick or Trouble

She trusts no one. He wants her trust most of all.Private investigator Darcy DeAngelo doesn't make mistakes on the job-only with men. She barely survived heartbreak and betrayal by a manipulative therapist, and nowadays, she keeps her heart locked up tighter than her case files. But when a stakeout goes wrong, she finds herself in close quarters with an alpha male who might be worth gambling the key for. Therapist Logan Thompson has waited his whole life for the kind of wild, passionate love that shakes a man in his boots-and the guarded detective has it written all over her. Protective to the bone and not above putting the sarcastic and sassy girl over his knee to contemplate better choices, he's patient enough to weather her defenses and get to the truth. Logan knows Darcy is the one, but convincing her to release the key to her heart will be the most formidable challenge he's ever faced.Trust doesn't come easy, though, and Darcy isn't sure she has any left to give. To win her heart, Logan must prove that real love heals instead of hurts…and that she's finally found the one man who won't let her down. My spicy-sweet romances weave together passion, tenderness, and just a touch of discipline. You'll always meet strong, protective men paired with feisty heroines who sometimes find themselves tipped over a firm knee when the moment calls for it. These stories are about love, connection, and a spark of playful spice-without harsh language or overly graphic detail.Readers have often said my books remind them of Nora Roberts-with a dash of spanky fun added. That comparison is dear to my heart, as I've long admired her work.I make my home in the Midwest with my wonderful husband and two beloved furbabies. When I'm not writing, you'll often find me in the garden, scrapbooking, enjoying time with my children and grandchildren, or, of course, lost in a good romance novel.Creating these heartfelt, romantic stories is one of my greatest joys, and I couldn't do it without you-my readers. Your encouragement and love of the stories inspire me every day.With gratitude,Brandy Golden