Protector

Protector by Diana Palmer

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer takes readers back to Jacobsville, Texas, where Hayes Carson is a lawman on a search for justice.His brother had been the only family he had left in the world. Hayes, a long, tall and serious Texan, has long been suspicious of the blond-haired, bright-eyed Minette Raynor, who is both mysterious and beautiful. And now he's convinced that Minette was involved in giving his brother the drugs that killed him. As far as Hayes is concerned, neither her looks nor anything else will stand in the way of him righting what is so very wrong.

Minette can't get Hayes off her mind, or off her back. His investigation of her is a nuisance, but as an undercover DEA agent, that's the least of her worries. Until she finds herself in great danger, and he's the only one who can save her. Can she count on Hayes believing the truth—and saving her life?**

I was given this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

First off let me say that I don't know who wrote the blurb  for this story. Minette as an under cover DEA agent wasn't mentioned one time.  This story is classic Diana Palmer.  Guy hates girl, girl loves guy from afar, they have to spend time together and end up falling in love, or realizing that they've been in love from the time they met.  I have to say that I love Diana Palmers books, I've read just about every one of them. Her ability to weave a story and make you feel like you're right there in Jacobsville is a gift.  

I liked Minnettes character and the way she wasn't some helpless female that needed to be protected. She's a strong and brave woman. Taking care of her stepfather and stepmothers children after they died and learning that she's the daughter of a drug cartel leader, make her strong.  Hayes blames her for his brothers death because of who her father is, he's the one that supplied the drugs that killed his brother. Finally he realizes that he's blaming himself and her because of the guilt he feels for not knowing that his brother was involved so heavily in drugs. 

All in all this was a good book, easy to read and enjoyable. 

**Goodreads summary