Protecting Peggy

Favorite scene with Peggy- Attacked in the greenhouse. Favorite scene with Rory- Finally discovering the truth about the chemicals in the lab, and then thinking about Peggy when he finally has a moment to think. Together- Peggy angry when she discovers that Rory lied to her about who he really is. What did you like about Peggy- She made a wonderful home for her and her daughter and the people who needed a place to stay when traveling. She is both strong and innocent. She has a wonderful heart. What didn't you like about Peggy- Although I can understand about not wanting to get involved with another cop, you can't control who you fall in love with. She was unwilling to give Rory a chance to explain. She would have denied herself true love. What did you like about Rory- He was so smart. Although strong, he was like a little lost puppy who needed love. His love for Peggy and her daughter. Became a hero to Samantha re: her bunny. What didn't you like about Rory- There wasn't really anything I didn't like about Rory. Maybe he should have told Peggy the truth about him, but he couldn't. It had more to do with the job than with her feelings. Still, maybe he should have. If I had to cast Peggy, I'd cast Joanna Going. If I had to cast Rory, I'd cast Julian McMahon.

As if the Coltons have not had their share of problems already, now someone is endangering the lives of the kids and employees at the Hopechest Ranch. Animals are dying and the children are getting sick from the water. The EPA has sent someone out to test the water, but the director at Hopechest (Blake Fallon) feels that the man is not doing his job. Blake calls his friend and FBI agent Rory Sinclair. Rory is not only a special agent, but a chemist. Rory takes time off from the agency to fly to Prosperino, and help uncover the truth. Rory decides that it is best if no one knows he is an FBI agent, and that includes Peggy Honeywell, the owner of the guest house at which he is staying.Peggy is a widow with a four-year-old daughter. Her husband was a cop who died in the line of duty. Peggy has sworn that she will never again get involved with a cop. Peggy finds herself extremely attracted to the scientist that is staying in her guest house. Peggy is not the only one drawn to Rory, but her daughter is taken with the man as well. Rory knows what Peggy's feelings are about dating cops. He knows that he should avoid both her and her daughter. Day by day the attraction and sexual tension between the two heats up. Rory knows that for her own protection he cannot tell her that he is an FBI agent. Peggy knows that she is falling in love with Rory, but what happens when she finds out that he is a cop. This book sets up yet another mystery in the Colton series. They do not mention many characters from the previous series except Joe and Colton. The story of Peggy and Rory stands on its own, but sets up a mystery that leaves the reader anticipating the next story.