After winning raves for Take the Fall ("crackling with tension, intrigue, and romance"--Katy Evans) and When We Fall ("sexy, emotional, heartfelt"--Monica Murphy), Marquita Valentine ratchets up the tension as new beginnings lead to undeniable passion. A tough cop with an even tougher past, Hunter Sloan has never let anyone stop him from getting what he wants--and he wants Evangeline Ambrose bad. With her gentle curves and raw vulnerability, Hunter's beautiful, mysterious new neighbor awakens his protective side. Determined to do right by a woman who's gone through hell and back, Hunter could be the one to take away the pain--so long as his own secrets don't sink their relationship before it begins. Having escaped an abusive marriage, Evangeline simply wants to start over in the small, quiet town of Forrestville. She's also avoiding all contact with the opposite sex, because she just can't trust her instincts when it comes to men--not even with the sinfully sexy cop next door. So why can't she stop thinking about him? Hunter has darkness in his soul, and yet no one ever made her feel so safe. For all her best laid plans, Evangeline didn't count on choices this hard--or temptation this hot.Advance praise for After We Fall "I fell in love with sexy cop Hunter Sloan on page one, and this beautiful story kept me transfixed until the very end. I can't wait to read more by Marquita Valentine!"--New York Times bestselling author Krista Lakes "After We Fall handles sensitive topics exquisitely, leaving the reader aching for more."--USA Today bestselling author Jen Frederick Praise for the novels of Marquita Valentine "Take the Fall is a sexy, emotional, heartfelt read. I adored this book and can't wait for the next!"--New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy "A sexy Marine and a second chance at love? Sign me up! Marquita Valentine does it again."--New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett, on Take the Fall "I adore Marquita Valentine's work! Dynamic characters, a compelling plot, and a scorching romance left me anxious for more. This is new adult romance at its best."--New York Times bestselling author Virna DePaul, on Take the Fall "Crackling with tension, intrigue, and romance, this story has it all. Your heart will pound, you'll laugh, you'll feel, and you'll definitely swoon."--New York Times bestselling author Katy Evans, on When We Fall "Good girl and bad boy romance? Yes, please. When We Fall is a sexy, sweet page-turner."--New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett "When We Fall is beautifully written and so full of sexual tension I was holding my breath. I literally didn't put it down! I devoured it in one sitting and immediately bought everything else Marquita Valentine's ever written."--USA Today bestselling author Lauren Layne Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.