Passion In The First Degree (Legal Thriller) (Harlequin Intrigue)

He'd always been her hero...Years ago Shelby Longsford had sought comfort in Billy Royce's strong arms—but she regretted it ever since. Nobody knew it better how cold his blood ran...or how hot. In one night he'd branded her his forever.Billy had grown up in the dark, mysterious bayou—but was he guilty of killing his estranged wife and his best friend? As his attorney, Shelby was obligated to defend her client. As the innocent who'd given herself to him only to be cast away, she wasn't sure if now she wanted his love or her revenge. He had always been her hero... Years ago Shelby Longsford had sought comfort in Billy Royce's strong arms but she regretted it ever since. Nobody knew better how cold his blood ran..or how hot. In one night he'd branded her his forever. Billy had grown up in the dark, mysterious bayou but was he guilty of killing his estranged wife and his best friend? As his guilty attorney, Shelby was obligated to defend her client. As the innocent who'd given herself to him only to be cast away, she wasn't sure if now she wanted his love or her revenge.