To Cherish — Laura Scott

After crossing two state lines escape her abusive ex-husband, Jemma McNally is eager to put the cooking skills she learned from her grandmother to good use in running the McNally B&B. But when she realizes she's being stalked she is certain her ex-husband is responsible. She'll do anything to keep her three year old son, Trey, safe even if that means asking Sheriff Deputy Garth Lewis for protection. Refusing to repeat the mistakes in his past, Garth is determined to remain professionally distant from Jemma and Trey. But his heart refuses to listen to reason. He becomes emotionally involved with Jemma and Trey, caring about them far more than he should. When Trey is kidnapped and Jemma sacrifices herself for her son, Garth risks everything to rescue the child -- and the woman who has stolen his heart.