Yuletide Protector

Description for YULETIDE PROTECTOR by Lisa Mondello:

A DEFENDER FOR CHRISTMAS

Her ex-husband wants her dead? Daria Carlisle can hardly believe it. Detective Kevin Gordon insists it's true...and that it's his fault that her ex is still at large. Which means it's his responsibility to make sure Daria stays safe. So when Daria stubbornly refuses to run scared, Kevin takes on the role of yuletide protector. He knows firsthand that Daria's ex means business. And with Christmas coming, the determined cop intends to give Daria the holiday celebration she deserves -- safe and sound by his side forever.

Love Inspired Suspense #178, December, 2009.