Just Desserts for Christmas by Elyce de Reefe

If Detective Dave Anderson has a thorn in his side, it’s that murdering lowlife Greg Rivio— the slippery bastard who has been alluding capture for almost two years. The fact that his new Chief thinks he’s on a wild goose chase is a close second. Delectable Lauren Johnson’s cool, dismissive smile isn’t even on the list. He has one goal in life—one goal only—bring Rivio to justice. And he’s going to do it— even if no one else thinks he can.
Still, if beautiful Lauren is danger, he’ll just have to keeping an eye on her. That isn’t really a distraction. After all, it’s his duty to serve and protect.
Lauren Johnson can’t believe it. Three weeks into her new life, and who does she run into? Dreamy Detective Dave Anderson. The one man she thought she’d never see again. Of course, she is running from the worst decision she’s ever made in her life. So she knows sometimes a girl’s past just doesn’t stay where it belongs. In the past.
Getting involved with anyone right now would be a disaster. She needs to concentrate on keeping her children safe. But if she has to rely on the too handsome detective to do that, she will. She’ll just have to find a way to resist his charms. Because if her past really is catching up with her, she is going to need all the help she can get.