Texas Rescue: 8 (Lone Star Lovers)

Special Forces veteran Gabriel Coronado is haunted by nightmares that keep him in the shadows exiling himself from human companionship as he wrestles with his demons. Walking the night to outrun his memories of those he wasnt able to save he comes to the rescue of a small valiant woman who puts herself in danger to save a young runaway.Jilly Sullivans life is dedicated to making a difference for the poor championing one hopeless cause after another spending time in the worst parts of town. When a desperate criminal overpowers her and a nameless hero saves her from harm both their courses are altered forever.Gabriel finds himself drawn to the vibrant light that is Jilly and she lures him from the darkness in which hes most comfortable. The more time they spend together the more powerful their bond becomes. He comes to the defense of a young boy victimized by a brutal drug dealer and when that drug dealer assaults Jilly in retaliation Gabriel rescues her but quickly retreats to the darkness where he believes he belongs. Can Jilly rocked by her brush with evil convince this man to believe that he deserves to live in the light?