In Too Deep by Mary Connealy

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He casually agrees to a marriage of convenience... never expecting to fall in love with his bride.

Ethan Kincaid proposes marriage with the same detachment he gives every decision. Audra Gilliland accepts his proposal so she can stop being a burden to her newly married stepdaughter.

But Ethan never expected Audra to affect him so profoundly, and it terrifies him. Someone he loved was once seriously injured on his watch, and he won't let that happen again. If Audra will just do as he says, he can keep her safe from the dangers that lurk on the ranch.

Audra has been cared for all her life by one man or another--and they've done a poor job of it. Now she's planning to stand up for herself. And her new husband had better agree or get out of her way!

Can two fearful hearts--wary of getting in too deep--become two trusting hearts, willing to let go and fall in love?

Review:
In too Deep by Mary Connealy is the second in a series. I was not able to read the first book before the this book, but I was happy to see that it was not absolutely necessary. Mary Connealy did an great job in explaining what happened in the previous book - though I will read the first book to understand better the characters and what exactly happened.

Ethan was not your typical hero of a romantic story. His older brother Rafe - the take-charge, decision-making man is more the man you would expect as the hero. Ethan has to take care of his younger brother Seth, who has mental issues. Ethan goes along with Rafe, takes care of Seth, and is the peacemaker of the family. He stubborn and protective, especially when it comes to the people he loves.

Audra also has some major issues from her past marriage. Now she accepts Ethan's hand, out of convenience. But she is decided she won't let anyone push her around anymore, and make her opinion heard.

Facing your fears is the major theme though the book. A childhood accident have scared the brothers and left Ethan feel guilty for years. The brothers, and especially Ethan are forced to face their past. Audra has to face her past as well when bandits chasing her former husband come to cause trouble.
I enjoyed the book overall. Mary Connealy did an excellent job writing the story.




Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
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