Apprehended by Lust by Elizabeth McKay
The Officer and the Brat - Book One
Growing up as an unwanted kid in a dysfunctional family, Lawrene's—aka Laurie's—sights are firmly set higher than any other of her relatives has ever attempted to achieve. Determined not to sponge off anyone, especially a man who wants nothing more than to boss her around, she works hard to achieve every small goal.
Upon meeting Alex, a highway patrol officer, Laurie discovers that he is just as determined to make sure she follows rules that will keep her safe, healthy and, if he has anything to say about it, happy. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, Alex wants to help Laurie but she has been beaten down her entire life and is finding it difficult to trust his word.
The first time he makes her pay a consequence for her inappropriate behavior, she discovers that there is a difference between allowing a man to rule her life, and sharing that life with someone who truly cares for you. Will she be able to overcome her fear that he will toss her aside? Will he be able to teach her that he has every faith in her, and that she can make her dreams come true?
