Mary Winter Knihy

Jackson knows he needs protection from a stalker but is reluctant to want his bodyguard. After receiving suspicious gifts, he is assigned an agent for protection—Trey London, who enters the courtroom looking irresistibly attractive. Jackson is grateful his robe conceals his interest. Trey is thrilled to be assigned to one of the youngest federal judges and prefers to stay close, but as the gifts escalate to attacks, he must shift from lover to protector, determined to keep Jackson safe. In another tale, vampire Basile Gagnon wishes to leave the U.S. and its heartache behind. He has lost too many mortal lovers and refuses to risk his heart again, especially not for Emil, the mortal he turned away five years ago. When Union soldier Emil boards Basile’s ship to persuade him to support the Union, his lingering love for Basile resurfaces. Despite their passion, Basile remains steadfast in his decision to return to France, forcing Emil to choose between love and duty on a war-torn Valentine’s Day. Lastly, Elliot Graham, serving community service for a mistake, finds concert tickets in the trash, only to have them snatched by Cade McKuen, a rebellious spirit serving time for vandalism. As they navigate their community service together, Cade is determined to draw out Elliot’s hidden passion, while Elliot is intrigued by Cade’s defiance. Opposites attract, but can their connection lead to something lasting?