One Tough Marine by Paula Graves

In One Tough Marine, by Paula Graves, when masked men making impossible demands threaten the life of Abby Chandler’s young son, she runs to Luke Cooper for help, a man she hasn’t seen since he vanished after an earth-shattering one-night stand. If anyone knows the secrets her husband was keeping, it’s Luke. But what Abby doesn’t know is that Luke’s disappearance was the only way to keep her alive. And though he’s determined to protect her from the ruthless men threatening her, Luke knows that reawakening the passion between them may be the most dangerous risk of all.

“…a roller-coaster story of action, romance and personal growth.” – RT Book Reviews

Raised in the American South, Paula Graves knows Southerners don’t hide their crazy people–they showcase them. Eccentric people make for the best stories, and Southerners love their stories. The need to tell stories has been a driving force in Paula’s life from a young age.

As a girl, her favorite books were mysteries and romances. When she realized there were books that featured both romance and mystery, she knew she’d found her calling. Now Paula writes for Harlequin Intrigue, where she gets to play both matchmaker and murderer and get paid for it.