Tessa Camry's life is in danger and Seth Sinclair is just the man she needs to protect her from whoever is after her. But Tessa can't seem to let go of a secret she's harbored for five years, one she promised never to tell. Seth is Tessa's patient at the physical therapy office where she works, but gets involved when another threat rears its head while he is in her office. Seth works for a local private security company and knows his way around keeping his clients safe. Can Seth get Tessa to open up and tell the police all they need to know to keep her alive and find the person who is trying to keep her quiet? Can he protect her and not get personally involved? There's electricity in the air when they get close. Tessa still can't let go of the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband.

Shirlee McCoy gives us a delightful read in this inspirational suspense story. She explores the topic of God putting people in other people's lives "for such a time as this," just as he did Queen Esther. DEFENDER FOR HIRE is a story about letting go of the past and moving on with your life. It's about having the faith that you need to let go and let God work things out. Tessa and Seth are strong- willed, independent characters who keep the story moving fluidly. There are only a few supporting characters, but they lend their voices nicely to carrying out the plot. DEFENDER FOR HIRE is another quick read for a summer afternoon that you should enjoy. Add it to you list.