To Serve and Protect
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After fleeing from an abusive husband with the help of a mutual friend, Elizabeth Brooks and her son find themselves in a small town of Darlington. Determined to start a new life under the name of Casey Smith and keeping men at an arms length.
A few years after leaving the U.S. Marines Corps after eight years of service to look after a dying father, Keith Wilcox is now the towns sheriff. After meeting Casey he is somewhat drawn to her even after he's sworn off any type of commitment.
Casey is trying to keep Keith at an arms length, but she soon learns that it is easier said than done. Especially since he is determined to break down her walls and she might be willing to let him do it.
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