Tough: 5 (Hidden Hearts)

Its hard to move on when your haunted past refuses to be left behind.Not many have a past like Savannah Lyons. She never talks about her life before with anyone--especially wickedly handsome restaurant owners like the guy next door. She cant ignore him either because he gives a whole new meaning to the word tenacious. Soon she finds she doesnt want to.Casey Moore has met women with moves and instincts like Savannahs before but not since he was a teenage runaway. He lost his best friend to the streets and for once he hopes his razor-sharp intuition is dead wrong because theres just something about Savannah that touches his heart and makes him feel like a hero. Casey must face down his own demons to be at Savannahs side while she stands tough against the worst evil humanity has to offer.If you enjoy a clean and wholesome mystery complete with tough heroines and tender heroes youll love Tough the fifth standalone book in the Hidden Hearts series.Authors note: This book contains vivid recollections of sexual abuse and may be offensive to some.