She Was His Childhood Friend… He Was Never Supposed To Fall In Love With Her U.S. Marshal Jules McKenzie has known Dorrie most of his life and had always considered her a sister. Until they grew up. Now she haunts his dreams at night. But he’ll never let the violent world he moves in touch her. When a mysterious man starts shadowing Dorrie’s family and threatening her, she turns to Jules for help. Just like she always has. And she buries her feelings for the man who’s never seen her as anything but family. As the danger grows, Dorrie starts to take matters into her own hands to keep Jules from getting hurt, while the marshal is just as determined to keep Dorrie safe, no matter what it takes. Even if it costs him his life. With suspense, heat, and romance, this is a love story you will never forget! The Marshal’s Promise takes place in 1870’s California. It’s the first book in The Crimson Rose Trilogy. Although the book does have recurring characters, it can easily be read as a stand-alone novel.