E.e. Burke

Her Bodyguard (Steam! Romance and Rails) (Volume 1) E.e. Burke 1st edition

Passion and ambition collide when a woman embroiled in a bitter war between a powerful railroad and rioting settlers hires a bodyguard to protect her from a killer. Brought together by Fate, the wealthy businesswoman and penniless drifter find unexpected love in the midst of danger. But the secrets he hides will tear them apart?if they survive. Her Bodyguard is part of the series Steam! Romance and Rails, featuring stories from America's golden age of steam railroads. Back Cover Blurb: For America ?Amy? Langford, investing in the Border Tier Railroad isn?t about chasing riches. The savvy businesswoman is after bigger stakes: influence, respect, success her father didn?t live to see. Rioting settlers and underhanded competitors can?t stop her, but a killer might. When a stranger comes to her rescue, she trusts her instincts and hires him as her bodyguard. Buck O'Connor has put his violent past behind him, but being a wanted man dictates a life of deceit. So what?s one more lie? He becomes Amy?s protector so he can secretly thwart her railroad?s progress to help his cousin avoid financial ruin. A great scheme?until he falls in love. While Buck hides his true purpose, Amy lies to herself about her growing feelings for her bodyguard. But the price for deceit is steep, and secrets from the past could destroy their future...if they survive.