Rude Awakening
by Veronica Chadwick

His training didn't cover how to win back a woman's trust...

Jaimee Turner spent most of her life trying to be an unassuming pillar of virtue and submissive wife to a man who demanded nothing of her—especially physically. A year after his unexpected death, she's finally finding her own footing, only to find herself thrown completely off balance by Lucas, a man who awakens desires she never knew she had.

FBI agent Lucas Grayson is relentless in his quest to bring down those who prey on the innocent. The Turner case is unlike anything he's dealt with before, and so is the widow Turner. One thing's for sure: Brent Turner was blind to think he could outsmart the Collective. And blind to the fact Jaimee was a gift he threw away.

The Collective has dirty fingers in all sorts of bad pies, and the FBI suspects Brent's "accident" was anything but. Jaimee knows more than she thinks she does. Lucas would sell his soul to extract that information and keep her safe. But he can't save her from the devastating betrayal she'll have to face.

Veronica Chadwick's Bio

As a young impassioned girl with a vivid imagination, Veronica Chadwick learned to express her thoughts, ideas and emotions through writing. As an adult she dabbled restlessly here and there with both poetry and prose. Finally, Veronica was introduced to Ellora's Cave and Erotica/Romantica. Her hot, rugged heroes and headstrong, vibrant heroines took control, helping her focus her energies and she knew without a doubt she had found her perfect niche.

In addition to writing, Veronica divides her time between home schooling her two gorgeous children, spending time with her wonderful husband who thankfully loves to cook and caring for their five cats and one very sweet beagle. Veronica has very eclectic tastes in just about every aspect of her life. Though she needs and cherishes all the quiet alone time she can manage to steal, she loves spending time with friends and chatting over a great cup of coffee.