Where Danger Stalks — Alicia Engelhardt

Lise Curry has never shunned undercover work before; as an agent for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, she has devoted her life to protecting animals, and her job often requires her to operate under an alias. But her next assignment, trying to expose a poaching ring near the Canadian border, had her posing as the wife of Gil Oliver, a crusty veteran agent whom she can't stand. Lise is tempted to refuse the job.

When Gil fails to meet Lise at the train station, she attributes it to his typical irresponsibility. Her annoyance turns to confusion when a good-looking cowboy sweeps her off her feet--literally. A case of mistaken identity? No. Deke Stratton is her new cover--Gil has been critically injured as a result of his covert operation. Now it is more urgent than ever that FWS track down the poachers. But as Deke and Lise race to uncover their adversaries, Lise has a second problem. What can she do about her growing feelings for her "pretend" fiance?

Hero: Deke Stratton
Hero: Elise Marie Curry (Lise)