After We Fall — Marquita Valentine

After winning raves for Take the Fall (“crackling with tension, intrigue, and romance” -- Katy Evans) and When We Fall (“sexy, emotional, heartfelt” -- Monica Murphy), Marquita Valentine ratchets up the tension as new beginnings lead to undeniable passion.
 
A tough cop with an even tougher past, Hunter Sloan has never let anyone stop him from getting what he wants -- and he wants Evangeline Ambrose bad. With her gentle curves and raw vulnerability, Hunter's beautiful, mysterious new neighbor awakens his protective side. Determined to do right by a woman who's gone through hell and back, Hunter could be the one to take away the pain -- so long as his own secrets don't sink their relationship before it begins.
 
Having escaped an abusive marriage, Evangeline simply wants to start over in the small, quiet town of Forrestville. She's also avoiding all contact with the opposite sex, because she just can't trust her instincts when it comes to men -- not even with the sinfully sexy cop next door. So why can't she stop thinking about him? Hunter has darkness in his soul, and yet no one ever made her feel so safe. For all her best laid plans, Evangeline didn't count on choices this hard -- or temptation this hot.

Praise for After We Fall
 
“I fell in love with sexy cop Hunter Sloan on page one, and this beautiful story kept me transfixed until the very end. I can't wait to read more by Marquita Valentine!” -- New York Times bestselling author Krista Lakes
 
“After We Fall handles sensitive topics exquisitely, leaving the reader aching for more.” -- USA Today bestselling author Jen Frederick

“Well done and a great introductory novel for me as I had never read a Marquita Valentine novel previously.” -- Smexy Books
 
“If you like your romance swoony and low on the angst, with more mature characters, Valentine should be one of your go-to authors.” -- The Book Disciple
 
“A beautiful love story, heroic at times, of finding your way again in life, starting anew, learning to trust, and love, and make the most of life.” -- Books and Spoons
 
“Marquita once again let her fantastic writing take over the story and captivate me in its sweet world.” -- Collector of Book Boyfriends & Girlfriends
 
“[After We Fall] is a lovely romance for two characters that are easy to root for. I enjoyed it.” -- Book Briefs
 
“I would recommend this series/book to everyone. I truly have loved each of the books and think everyone should read them.” -- Book Bitches
 
“Romantic, funny, sweet, emotional, and just a pleasure to read . . . I look forward to seeing what happens next in this series.” -- JoJo the Bookaholic
 
Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.