If the Dark Wins — Calle J. Brookes / C.J. Brookes

She didn't need a lover…He wanted to be more than a friend…

Travis Worthington-Deane had worked his butt off to build his ranch into one of the finest in Texas, but that didn't mean he was all work and no play.

He was more than willing to play with Dr. Lacy McGareth. His pretty neighbor took everything far too seriously. It became a real challenge to make her smile.

Lacy just wanted to find her equilibrium again after a murderer almost killed her and her best friends.

The last thing she needed was to get involved with the governor's far too charming younger brother. But that cowboy neighbor of hers was good at getting through her defenses. Making her feel again.

Someone else wanted Lacy to smile just for him, though. Someone with an axe to grind against those damned perfect Deane brothers. Someone far too close to Lacy.

Someone who wants more than Lacy will ever be able to give…