Nicole's Shelter — Regan Black

With his Army days behind him, Rick Dryer now applies his Special Ops skills on civilian assignments for Cypress Security. When his current surveillance assignment goes sideways, he bucks his watch-and-wait order and charges into the fray.Except his gorgeous target has a different plan.Nicole Livingston has been living a shadow life since landing in witness protection after witnessing a murder. When her apartment building goes up in flames, she sees an opportunity to reclaim life on her own terms.But her escape is interrupted by a sexy stranger offering assistance she didn't know she needed.Rick sympathizes with Nicole's plan, but his instincts are screaming that the independent beauty needs his help. As her enemy closes in, Rick and Nicole must mine her past for the killer's identity before it's too late.Nicole has never put much stock in love, but Rick's tenderness and relentless protection tempts her heart to trust him for a chance at a life and happiness beyond her wildest dreams.If you like romantic suspense loaded with thrilling chases, narrow escapes, and a punch of emotion, you'll love Nicole's Shelter.