Caught in the crossfire / Linda O. Johnston. Her dark web defender / Dana Nussio.

Caught in the crossfire: Investigating cattle rustlers seems like a typical day on the job for Deputy Sheriff Casey Colton. But when ranch hand Melody Hayworth insists on working the case with him, he's reluctant to involve a civilian. Fighting their growing bond while tracking lawbreakers proves no easy task. And as Casey and Melody stumble across a corpse, they're caught in a criminal's crosshairs. The deputy's new mission? Protect Melody and find the killer before it's too late.

Her dark web defender: State Trooper Kelly Roberts joins Special Agent Tony Lazzaro's task force, determined to bring down a cybercriminal preying on young victims. Solving this case is a chance for redemption. If Kelly catches the killer, she'll be one step closer to solving her best friend's abduction. She never expects to fall for Tony. But trusting him means risking everything she holds dear.