The Real Malloy — Anne Peters

A fresh start

Bonnie Coombs had never known a loving family, but when she moved to the sleepy town of Rivervale, Washington, her new neighbors made her feel as though she belonged, and that her secrets would be safe here. Bonnie even learned to enjoy sparring--and flirting--with the handsome Frank Malloy... until she discovered he was a cop.

Frank was bewildered by Bonnie. Her fighting spirit shone through her delicate exterior, but Frank still felt a need to protect her, to make sure she was never hurt again. In order to win Bonnie's confidence, Frank needed to prove his cop's exterior didn't matter--that once Bonnie met the real Malloy, she'd want all he had to offer, starting with his trust...and ending with his love.