Calculated Risk - Janie Crouch

Sheriff's deputy Tanner Dempsey is just doing his job when he stops a shoplifter trying to steal diapers and formula. But something about this frightened young woman makes him want to do more. Bree Daniels is grateful for Tanner's help, but there's so much she can never tell him. The truth is dangerous to everyone she lets into her life – and could be lethal to Tanner.

Credible Alibi - Tyler Anne Snell

Just as innkeeper Madeline Nash is wrongly accused of a crime, former lover Julian Mercer unexpectedly shows up and lies to give her an alibi. As Julian's deceit draws him into the dangers and mysteries of Madi's troubled past, their romance rekindles. Nothing can keep him from protecting the woman he never forgot – not even bullets.