** This is a short novel and includes an excerpt from the third book in the Tilling Passions series "Cheat Her With Charm" **A woman determined to protect her heart. An agent hell bent on proving himself. One night that changes their lives...Landscaper, DEIRDRE TILLING had no way of knowing that attending her friend's party would throw her into a dangerous world of corrupt businessmen and police stings. Of course her sexual romp with undercover DEA agent, AYDEN SCOTT only pushes her deeper into the drug smuggling ring running up the Maine coast. As the heat rises between Deirdre and Ayden, one thing becomes painfully obvious...their relationship has jeopardized his mission and now someone wants them both dead.  *** WINNER 2012 SILKEN SANDS READER'S CHOICE AWARD (NOVELLA CATEGORY) ***5 STARS ~ The romance kept my heart pumping and the suspense held me on the edge of my seat. I can't wait to read the next installment of the series. ~ To Be Read Pile (TBR)4 CUPS ~ While this is mainly a romance novel, Pierce adds just enough suspense in the plot to keep it interesting. The novel was fast-paced...Pierce's writing style is incredible. ~ Coffee and Romance Reviews