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Kayla Brennan doesn't want Texas lawman Dade Ryland's protection. For one thing, his family hates her. For another, the attraction between them is too hot to handle - just like Dade. When the bullets begin to fl y, Dade shields her and her baby boy. But the question is, how long before Dade decides she's in on the crime?
Kayla's testimony is all Dade should want...especially since he suspects Kayla was involved in the death of a Ryland family member. Yet the fact that they're enemies only makes the animal attraction between them stronger. And more dangerous. For the killer is not who he seems, and is far closer than Dade ever imagined....
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 29, 2011
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Delores Fossen
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I’m a USA Today bestselling author, and I’ve sold over 100 novels. Yes, 100! Needless to say, I write a lot. I’ve had the honor of receiving the Booksellers' Best Award for romantic suspense, the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award, and I was a finalist for the Rita. My books have been featured in Vogue, Woman’s Day and Woman’s World. I’ve also had nearly a hundred short stories and articles published in national magazines. I love hearing from readers, and you can contact me through my webpage at: www.deloresfossen.com.
Want to know more about me? Well, here it is in a nutshell:
I’m a USA Today bestselling author, and I’ve sold over 100 novels. Yes, 100! Needless to say, I write a lot. I’ve had the honor of receiving the Booksellers' Best Award for romantic suspense, the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award, and I was a finalist for the Rita. My books have been featured in Vogue, Woman’s Day and Woman’s World. I’ve also had nearly a hundred short stories and articles published in national magazines. I love hearing from readers, and you can contact me through my webpage at: www.deloresfossen.com.
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November 21, 2011
Very good book. The suspense starts right away and doesn't really let up through the whole book. The animosity between Dade and Kayla was very intense at the beginning. As they were thrown together while Dade was protecting Kayla and her son, the attraction also flares white hot. The intensity of the danger moves their emotions even closer to the surface, and as events come to a head it's anyone's guess as to who will survive. I'm really looking forward to the stories of the other brothers.
April 20, 2018
This is the 5th book I read by Delores Fossen. This book's storyline was okay.This story had the right amount of action in it. I liked the action in this story. I liked Kayla's character. I liked Dade's character. I liked how Dade protected Kayla. I thought Robbie was adorable. I liked the ending.
June 28, 2022
A light, escapist book was needed after the last one put my emotions through a buffalo chopper, and since this was part of a package of book goodies that recently arrived in the mail I sat outside in the sunshine and plowed right through this. I have a weird relationship with tv in that I don't watch much of it and would much rather pick up a book for escapism, and Harlequin romances are no brainers as they tick off many of the same boxes that a Shonda Rhimes drama does.
November 19, 2011
In Fossen's romantic suspense novel, Kayla Brennan refuses Texas lawman Dade Ryland's protection, wanting nothing to do with a man whose family hated her. On the other hand, there was an attraction between them that was way too hot to handle. Regardless, Dade shields her and her baby boy when bullets start flying, but deep down he can't ignore his doubts that she's involved somehow. Kayla is suspected in the death of one of Dade's siser-in-laws, and her testimony should be his top concern. But the animal attraction between them grows stronger, more dangerous. But the killer is not who he seems, and is far closer than either of them realize. What a great addition to The Lawmen of Silver Creek Ranch series.
April 3, 2018
I couldn’t put this book down. It starts out fast with bullets flying. Kayla is in protective custody because she is the prime witness that is going to testify against her father in law. Dade is a handsome lawman that is dedicated to his badge. We get to see the softer side of Dade when he bonds with Robbie, Kayla’s baby son. The romance made me smile. Overall a great book to read!
Sample from chapter 9
He sprinted to her and hooked his arm around her waist. But he wasn’t fast enough. The bullets came flying right at them. Even with the deafening noise of the security alarm, Kayla had no trouble hearing the shots. Or seeing their attacker as he leaned out and fired. She returned fire just as Dade pulled her off the porch and to the ground. He scrambled to get them to the side of the house. Opposite the gunman and so close to the fire that she could feel heat from the flames. But she was also yards away from her precious baby. Kayla wanted to run to Connie and Kim. She needed to make sure they were all right, but if she stepped out, their attacker would kill her. She wasn’t afraid for her own life, but if she got killed, she wouldn’t be there to protect Robbie.
Sample from chapter 9
He sprinted to her and hooked his arm around her waist. But he wasn’t fast enough. The bullets came flying right at them. Even with the deafening noise of the security alarm, Kayla had no trouble hearing the shots. Or seeing their attacker as he leaned out and fired. She returned fire just as Dade pulled her off the porch and to the ground. He scrambled to get them to the side of the house. Opposite the gunman and so close to the fire that she could feel heat from the flames. But she was also yards away from her precious baby. Kayla wanted to run to Connie and Kim. She needed to make sure they were all right, but if she stepped out, their attacker would kill her. She wasn’t afraid for her own life, but if she got killed, she wouldn’t be there to protect Robbie.
March 5, 2017
Another installment of the Lawman of Silver Creek Series. I loved Dade's story just as much as I did Grayson's.
These brothers are so intense. They always defend everyone around them even if have had issues in the past. They are protective as well as strong and brave. Fossen doesn't let you down in this book just as she hasn't in the past. The suspense starts as soon as you open and goes all the way through the book. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in this series.
These brothers are so intense. They always defend everyone around them even if have had issues in the past. They are protective as well as strong and brave. Fossen doesn't let you down in this book just as she hasn't in the past. The suspense starts as soon as you open and goes all the way through the book. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in this series.
July 13, 2017
Great read!! Had to read it in one sitting!!
August 15, 2018
Fantastic
Another great book. I could not put it down. I can not wait to read the rest of the series.
Another great book. I could not put it down. I can not wait to read the rest of the series.
September 22, 2018
Dade review
Dade is the second exciting romantic suspense book in The Lawmen of Silver Creek Ranch series written by author Delores Fossen.
Dade is the second exciting romantic suspense book in The Lawmen of Silver Creek Ranch series written by author Delores Fossen.
September 29, 2021
Great Series
I love a good series and this is turning out to be just that. Now on to the third book. Lived the first two.
I love a good series and this is turning out to be just that. Now on to the third book. Lived the first two.
August 10, 2024
Great story! Not overly done in the who-done-it department like Mason was. This my third read in the series and so far they’ve all been excellent!
September 5, 2024
This book was EXACTLY what I wanted out of a Harlequin romance. This is the quick read that just makes you feel good.
May 19, 2025
Great series
June 25, 2025
Wow, another winner
As I read each story it just gets better.
Dude and Kayla, really know how to stay alive.
One thing after another.
Another must read
As I read each story it just gets better.
Dude and Kayla, really know how to stay alive.
One thing after another.
Another must read
June 21, 2018
5stars. What happens when your attraction to the 'enemy' is sizzling hot. Kayla Brennan can't deny her attraction to lawman Dade Ryland but he and his family believe she was involved in the death of one of their own and to say he dislikes her is an understatement. Dade just needs Kayla to cooperate and get her testimony but when the bullets start flying he is the first in line to protect her and her son. As the two are thrown together who says the line between love and hate is very thin indeed. Another great story with on the edge of your seat action and suspense and a hero you will definitely swoon over. Recommended read
September 16, 2013
FANTASTIC read!
This book catches your interest from the first page and holds it through to the nail-biting climax. The hero, Dade, a Texas lawman to drool over, is not only a sexy, very attractive man, but savvy, strong and cool-under-fire. A man any woman would want around to protect her. Much less to love her!
The interaction between Dade and Robbie, the young son of the heroine, Kayla Brennan, shows Dade is more than capable of love and caring for an innocent child, no matter the child's connection to those who may be vicious criminals. Your heart melts in the scenes between Dade and little Robbie. Even when facts seem to suggest the heroine is less than a worthwhile person, Dade fulfills his difficult job to protect her and her son, never shirking from his duty even with great personal harm and emotional strife dogging his every step.
Besides being a first-class suspense, the evolving story of Dade and Kayla's attraction, caring and eventual love even though faced with danger and horrific circumstances throughout the story, make you feel that the world is a good place after all and you cheer for the happy ending.
As in Ms. Fossen's other books, she feeds information out in such a way that keeps you guessing "who done it" and coming back for more as the story unfolds. This is a definite KEEPER and one to savor reading again another day.
Thanks for another GREAT read, Ms. Fossen!
This book catches your interest from the first page and holds it through to the nail-biting climax. The hero, Dade, a Texas lawman to drool over, is not only a sexy, very attractive man, but savvy, strong and cool-under-fire. A man any woman would want around to protect her. Much less to love her!
The interaction between Dade and Robbie, the young son of the heroine, Kayla Brennan, shows Dade is more than capable of love and caring for an innocent child, no matter the child's connection to those who may be vicious criminals. Your heart melts in the scenes between Dade and little Robbie. Even when facts seem to suggest the heroine is less than a worthwhile person, Dade fulfills his difficult job to protect her and her son, never shirking from his duty even with great personal harm and emotional strife dogging his every step.
Besides being a first-class suspense, the evolving story of Dade and Kayla's attraction, caring and eventual love even though faced with danger and horrific circumstances throughout the story, make you feel that the world is a good place after all and you cheer for the happy ending.
As in Ms. Fossen's other books, she feeds information out in such a way that keeps you guessing "who done it" and coming back for more as the story unfolds. This is a definite KEEPER and one to savor reading again another day.
Thanks for another GREAT read, Ms. Fossen!
December 13, 2013
The basic premise of this book is that Dade has to keep Kayla alive long enough for her to testify against her Father-in-Law who is suspected of being responsible for the death of Dade's twin brother Nate's wife. Problem being all the Rylands hate Kayla because of her association with her Father-in-Law.
And this is where I have a problem - the Rylands are all supposed to be Upstanding members of Law Enforcement but they seem to have forgotten one basic premise Innocent until proven Guilty,
and instead seem to believe in guilt by association instead.
Don't get me wrong I still enjoyed this book but it took me a while to warm up to the Rylands in this one and the whole "we cannot be together because your family hate me" irritated me as they never had any proof that Kayla was remotely involved in her Father-in-Law's business.
Mason and Nate are shaping up to be my favourite Rylands so far. Onto Nate's book.......
And this is where I have a problem - the Rylands are all supposed to be Upstanding members of Law Enforcement but they seem to have forgotten one basic premise Innocent until proven Guilty,
and instead seem to believe in guilt by association instead.
Don't get me wrong I still enjoyed this book but it took me a while to warm up to the Rylands in this one and the whole "we cannot be together because your family hate me" irritated me as they never had any proof that Kayla was remotely involved in her Father-in-Law's business.
Mason and Nate are shaping up to be my favourite Rylands so far. Onto Nate's book.......
December 25, 2012
After reading Dade, Nate, and Mason’s stories, I thought the situations were pretty similar in all of them. Though that was not a problem, I think if a similar situation is used in a series, the dialogue at least should be different. I found the characters saying a lot of the same things. The one that got on my nerves was how each of the character’s child is not usually this comfortable with strangers. Also, a couple of the names were similar and confused me for a few moments. Carrie Collins - Connie Mullins and (from Nate?)Jake DENTon - DENT Wesley. I wasn’t sure if that was intentional or just seems like it to me.
March 13, 2014
Dade Ryland is ordered to take Kayla Brennan into protective custody so she can stay alive to testify against her ruthless father-in-law. The Ryland family holds a strong hatred towards the Brennan family and Dade isn't keen on protecting Kayla. However, he falls in love with Kayla and her son Robbie along the way.
I liked the story of Dade and Kayla. Dade is the tough guy lawman who melts your heart the way a child that's not his son. This was a book packed with danger, love and mystery. A good read.
I liked the story of Dade and Kayla. Dade is the tough guy lawman who melts your heart the way a child that's not his son. This was a book packed with danger, love and mystery. A good read.
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December 24, 2014Miniseries: The Lawmen of Silver Creek Ranch
"This is another of those books I call my "can't put it down until the end" books. If you enjoy mystery and intrigue then this is an excellent book to read because the ending might just surprise you." From a review posted by an Harlequin.com member. To read more, go here.
"This is another of those books I call my "can't put it down until the end" books. If you enjoy mystery and intrigue then this is an excellent book to read because the ending might just surprise you." From a review posted by an Harlequin.com member. To read more, go here.
September 16, 2016
Kayla Brennan wants to testify against her father-in-law but he wants her dead and keeps trying.
When deputy Sheriff Dade Ryland is sent to provide protection, Kayla doesn't want him, either, until she changes her mind and not just because he's saved her life--more than once.
Complications abound even as their attraction to each other makes things worse and then better and then worse. Will his brothers accept Kayla when her family killed one of theirs? You'll have to read to find out.
When deputy Sheriff Dade Ryland is sent to provide protection, Kayla doesn't want him, either, until she changes her mind and not just because he's saved her life--more than once.
Complications abound even as their attraction to each other makes things worse and then better and then worse. Will his brothers accept Kayla when her family killed one of theirs? You'll have to read to find out.
November 30, 2015
Dade si trova a dover proteggere la donna che lui e i fratelli ritengono la responsabile per la morte della moglie di Nate, il fratello gemello dello stesso Dade. E subito i proiettili iniziano a volare!
Adrenalina a gogò, ma anche attrazione fatale: un bel mix.
Questi libri non sono molto lunghi, ma riescono a tenermi avvinta. Infatti, ho subito iniziato il successivo...
Adrenalina a gogò, ma anche attrazione fatale: un bel mix.
Questi libri non sono molto lunghi, ma riescono a tenermi avvinta. Infatti, ho subito iniziato il successivo...
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December 24, 2014Miniseries: The Lawmen of Silver Creek Ranch
January 9, 2012
Cute! These boys are fun to read about. They have some mysterious, intense personalities that soften with romance!
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September 20, 2014#N/A
June 4, 2022
Just like the rest of the series, Dade does not disappoint. This is my favorite series of books. I have enjoyed every one of them. Get yours today and fall in love with the Ryland boys!
March 14, 2013
Started off too quickly for me made it surreal that is the reason for 1missing star. It is a good action packed read.
December 22, 2014
I loved it! I plan to buy the other books that the library here in my town won't get....
October 10, 2014
Good Series
March 2, 2015
awesome!
Talk about action packed and a sweet story. I loved Dade and Kayla. The suspense is great and that helps the love story, I would recommend this to anyone!
Talk about action packed and a sweet story. I loved Dade and Kayla. The suspense is great and that helps the love story, I would recommend this to anyone!
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