Under the Lawman’s Watch by Debra Holt
Destiny’s River (book 4)
Tule Publishing (January 27, 2026)
He’s a Texas law man charged with protecting her. She’s a judge accustomed to controlling everything in her life and courtroom. When danger threatens, can these two opposites find a compromise?
District Court Judge Erin Finley Latham might come from wealth and power, but she’s worked her way to the top to become a no-nonsense, by-the-book judge. When two judges are murdered and she’s threatened, Erin refuses to run or hide.
US Marshall Rance Parker is dismayed by his new assignment—to sequester and protect the lofty Judge Latham instead of hunting down the threat. Still, he interrupts Judge Latham’s court, shuts down the proceedings, and hustles her into protective custody, ignoring her protests. No cell phone, no detours, no packing, no calls. No.
Hiding Erin at a family cabin on their Destiny River property, Rance is surprised that Erin enjoys board games, cooking and learning to fish. When Erin eyes the handsome, confident lawman, she feels less like a hostage and more like a woman enjoying the attention of an attractive man. Rance knows she’s out of his league, but can the magic of Destiny River convince him to try to win her heart once the danger’s passed?
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REVIEW
Rance is the last sibling to find his HEA in the Destiny’s River series. The series is centered around the close family who not only love each other, but like each other. I enjoyed Rance character and watching him fall love. He has found his match in Erin, who is used to calling the shots. They are both strong individuals, opposites but perfect for each other. It was a sweet ride to their romance. (part of a series but can easily be read by itself)
Reviewed by Comfy Chair Books/Lisa Reigel (December
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Born and raised in the Lone Star state of Texas, Debra grew up among horses, cowboys, wide open spaces, and real Texas Rangers. Pride in her state and ancestry knows no bounds and it is these heroes and heroines she loves to write about the most. She also draws upon a variety of life experiences including working with abused children, caring for baby animals at a major zoo, and planning high-end weddings (ah, romance!).
Debra’s real pride and joys, however, are her son, an aspiring film actor, and a daughter with aspirations to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (more story ideas!) When she isn’t busy writing about tall Texans and feisty heroines, she can be found cheering on her Texas Tech Red Raiders, or heading off on another cruise adventure. She read her first romance…Janet Dailey’s Fiesta San Antonio, over thirty years ago and became hooked on the genre. Writing contemporary western romances, is both her passion and dream come true, and she hopes her books will bring smiles…and sighs…to all who believe in happily-ever-after’s.
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