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    In Her Defense
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    In Her Defense

    By Margaret Watson

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    He thinks she's a bleeding heart. She knows that's better than having no heart.

    Mac MacDougal is a detective with a case to solve and no one, especially not victim's advocate A. J. Ferguson, is going to get in his way. He's chasing a man suspected in the disappearance of a young waitress, and A.J.'s clients, the man's abused wife and child, are the only ones who can lead Mac to him.

    Mac and A.J. are absolute and complete opposites, but they must work together to find the wanted manbefore he finds them.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarlequin Superromance
    Release dateDec 15, 2011
    ISBN9781459224520
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    In Her Defense
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    Margaret Watson

      Margaret Watson is the award-winning, two-time Rita finalist author of thirty Silhouette Intimate Moments and Harlequin Superromances.  In her other life, she's a veterinarian who practices in Chicago.  She lives in a Chicago suburb with her husband, three daughters and a menagerie of pets.

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    • 4/5
      Good murder mystery. Mac McDougal is a detective trying to solve a murder case. A.J. Ferguson is a victim's advocate and trying to protect the man's abused wife and child. The killer is devious and now is after A.J. as well as his wife & child because he believes she knows where they are. Mac will protect A.J. even though she doesn't think she needs protection. Lots of sparks between these two - chemistry sparks and anger sparks. Both have painful childhoods that keep them from being honest or trusting with each other.
    • 5/5
      In Her Defense by Margaret WatsonServe and Protect #1A.J. Ferguson and Pierce “Mac” MacDougal work in the same police department and rub one another wrong until…or seem to. Before the end of the book their love-hate relationship has them rubbing along together in a completely different manner ;) Enjoyed escaping today and getting to know this couple better! What I liked: * A.J. – an empathetic, committed, intelligent woman intent on keeping her clients safe while helping them to build better lives. Her focus on abuse victims has deep roots. Her backstory definitely impacted her as a person and professional. * Mac – a dedicated police detective that puts the job first though he does make time for fun on the side. When on a case he is focused and does all he can to solve it. His backstory was interesting…kind of wonder how he decided to go into the profession he did. * Jake – Mac’s partner is a good friend, excellent detective and a man I hope to hear more about in the future.* Jamie – a little boy caught up in the whirlwind created by an abusive father. I really felt for him and his mother and loved the way he and Mac interacted. * The way the story was presented without shying away from abuse and how A.J. did her best to help the abused.* The strength A.J. had as a child and how she used that strength to protect herself, grow as a person and even become stronger.* The way A.J. and Mac took their time to open up to one another – trust issues seemed a big issue and communication usually helped. * Knowing that there are two more books in the series to look forward to.* All of it really except…What I didn’t like: * Doak Talbot – an abusive husband and father who felt entitled to abuse and to kill.* Realizing that abuse is not just a tool used in novels but is in fact an issue many face every day. Did I enjoy this book? YesWould I read more in this series? YesThank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.4.5 Stars
    • 4/5
      Good murder mystery. Mac McDougal is a detective trying to solve a murder case. A.J. Ferguson is a victim's advocate and trying to protect the man's abused wife and child. The killer is devious and now is after A.J. as well as his wife & child because he believes she knows where they are. Mac will protect A.J. even though she doesn't think she needs protection. Lots of sparks between these two - chemistry sparks and anger sparks. Both have painful childhoods that keep them from being honest or trusting with each other.