Love Inspired Suspense, Shirlee McCoy’s is a good romanctic suspense with two likeable protagonists in bakery owner Shelby Simons and former SEAL turned security contractor, Ryder Malone.  Just his name sounds tough and capable. And so Shelby finds him – against her will – as she is adamant to remain independent for every need.

The plot progresses with the usual amount of dangers that keep our would-be lovers together and apart at appropriate stages.

I liked Shelby’s realistic response to grief and guilt. I liked the comfort Shelby felt when Ryder was close.  Good, straightforward romantic suspense.