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First Instinct
First Instinct
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Life-long friends Beth Carlyle and Nick Hammond haven’t ever pushed the limits of their relationship. But when her boyfriend turns violent and Nick jumps in to protect her, everything changes.

In the chaos following that horrible night, Nick becomes Beth’s anchor as she pulls the pieces of herself together. She never imagined he’d be anything more than her best friend, but with her trust shattered, there’s only one place she feels safe—in his arms. Boundaries crumble and new desires ignite. With her heart a tangled mess, how can she know what’s real?

Nick is willing to do whatever it takes to help Beth recover, no matter the cost to himself, but in the face of undeserved consequences, he may be the one who needs saving. Protecting the man she loves means bringing her nightmare into the light. Will she find the courage to reveal the truth before Nick pays the ultimate price?

Find out why readers are saying that “picking up a new book in this series is like coming home”… don’t miss the rest of the books in the Northstar series:

First Instinct
Mountain Angel
Summer Angel
Twice Shy
Once Burned
Mistletoe Kisses
Starlight Magic
Wild Angel
Forgotten Angel
Last Surrender

A NOTE ON THE CONTENT: The Northstar books are contemporary romances and contain some profanity and sensual scenes that may not be suitable for sensitive readers.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateFeb 24, 2021
ISBN9781950813117
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Suzie O'Connell

Suzie O'Connell grew up in Western Washington, but has called the mountains and valleys of Western Montana home for well over a decade. She has been writing stories for as long as she can remember and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Writing from the University of Montana-Western. She now teaches high school English. When she isn't writing or teaching, she enjoys spending time in the mountains with her husband Mark, their daughter Maddie, and their golden retriever Reilly. Mountain Angel is her first book.

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