The Guardian (O'Malley Series, Book 2)

He's assigned to protect her life, but who will protect his heart? Tense action, detailed investigations and romance are the trademarks of Dee Henderson's exciting O'Malley series that appeals to both men and women. This gripping thriller is no exception as contemporary characters wrestle with universal issues of faith in God's plan. A federal judge has been murdered. There is only one witness, and someone wants her dead. U.S. Marshal Marcus O'Malley thought he knew the risks of the assignment going in ... until he fell in love. Now he not only has a case to solve and an assassin to stop -- he has a lady to convince that he's the right man for her. And to do that, he's going to have to walk back into his own past and wrestle with the complex matter of prayer. - Jacket flap.