A Marriage of Convenience Leads to a Battle for Survival in Never Love a Lawman by Jo Goodman, a Western Historical Romance Adventure Rachel Bailey thought she had left her past behind when she settled in the quiet mining town of Reidsville, Colorado. But when the powerful railroad tycoon who ensured her escape dies, she finds herself bound by an unexpected condition in his will-marry the town's sheriff, Wyatt Cooper, or lose control of the vital rail line that keeps the community alive. Wyatt has spent years protecting Reidsville, and marriage was never part of his plans-until Rachel enters his life with a contract neither of them can refuse. What begins as a business arrangement soon sparks deeper desires, forcing Rachel and Wyatt to confront the truth neither dared to admit: their secret marriage may have started as a necessity, but it could become the greatest risk of all. But danger looms. Foster Maddox, the ruthless heir to his grandfather's fortune, will stop at nothing to seize the Calico Spur-and Rachel with it. As hired guns close in and secrets come to light, Wyatt and Rachel must fight for their town, their future, and their hearts before everything they've built is torn apart. ALSO BY JO GOODMAN: Violet Fire Scarlet Lies Sweet Fire THE MCCLELLANS Crystal Passion Seaswept Abandon Tempting Torment THE COMPASS CLUB Let Me Be The One Everything I Ever Wanted All I Ever Needed Beyond A Wicked Kiss THE DENNEHY SISTERS Only My Love My Heart's Desire Forever in My Heart Always in My Dreams Only in My Arms THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY My Steadfast Heart My Reckless Heart With All My Heart Jo Goodman has always been a fan of happily-ever-afters. She turned to writing romances when she realized the only life script she could control was the one she wrote herself. Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She knows she is lucky that seasickness made her change course. She lives with her family in Colliers, West Virginia. Visit her website at www.jogoodman.com.