Just Beyond Reach — Candace Irvin

She's his best friend—but he wants so much more. Joaquín Cortez has been in love with his fellow special agent from the moment he sealed his hand to her rear to help her over a wall at the academy's obstacle course. But Tess was engaged at the time, so Joe kept his feelings secret and offered friendship instead...for six long years. When a deadly case at a San Diego hospital forces Joe and Tess to live as husband and wife, the strain affects their relationship. As Joe's just friends façade begins to crumble, Tess falls for the new, intensely passionate man left in his place.  But Joe has another secret. And this one is so horrific, it may keep the woman he loves out of his reach—permanently.  Just Beyond Reach is Book 4 in the Mission: Undercover Military/Special Agent Romantic Suspense series. If you like strong, female protagonists mixed with intense romance and page-turning suspense, you'll love this story by Candace Irvin. Grab your copy of Just Beyond Reach and immerse yourself in Joe and Tess' fiery journey to happily-ever-after.