Secured By the Lawman by Rhonda Lee Carver

Second chances, dangerous liaisons, a hot alpha stud, and a strong female make for a red-hot, satisfying, romantic thriller with a touch of humor.
A dangerous story fell into the lap of investigative journalist, Lauren Crane. Afraid to trust the wrong people, she turned to her ex, Daniel “Steam” Street, Navy SEAL turned Mountain Force Special Agent. However, before she could enlist his help, she was attacked. After, she protects herself behind locks and bolts, and a steel-walled heart, but her safety net is threatened when the past comes knocking…
Steam realized a long time ago he wasn’t good for Lauren, but he still loved her. Always would. Yet, can he keep the promise to never see her again when he’s the only one who can protect her? The only one who can save her?
Lauren and Steam’s relationship was as explosive and uncontrollable as a ballistic missile, but can they join forces to bring a drug cartel kingpin to justice?. Canthey ignore their wildly passionate history together? Or will the deepest, darkest craving take them down a road they’d traveled and failed? Only time, and hearts, will tell.