When Virginia is jilted at the altar, her former fiancé’s brother Zack, a rugged Mountie, proposes a marriage of convenience. For Mountie Inspector Zack Bullock, marrying his brother’s cast-off bride would fulfill his family obligations. Zack could marry Dr. Virginia Waters and not get emotionally involved. Their marriage would have other benefits. He could continue his risky work as a detective, and she could blossom in her role as a new doctor. However, the awkward girl that Zack recalls has grown into a stunning, desirable woman and he finds himself emotionally entangled. Virginia survived the shame of a first botched wedding. Now she has to survive the humiliation of knowing that Zack is marrying her only because of his sense of duty. But when dangerous criminals put her safety in jeopardy, Zack wonders if the marriage will ever happen. He does everything he can to guard Virginia, and protect himself from his growing feelings of love. All of the books in this exciting historical romance series, the Mountie Brides, are standalone novels. Prequel: FRONTIER MIDWIFE AMANDA Book 1: LOVING DIANA Book 2: RETURNING HOME TO MELODIE Book 3: MAIL-ORDER SARAH Book 4: PROTECTING VIRGINIA Book 5: GUARDING JESSICA Book 6: LONGING FOR JULIA Praise for PROTECTING VIRGINIA: "A perfect 10...For a romance that will leave you breathless and believing in the perfect man, be sure not to miss the latest Mountie adventure by Kate Bridges." -Romance Reviews Today "The characters, action and storyline were so vivid and consuming. Again and again, Ms. Bridges captures readers with her rare talent." -The Best Reviews "Vivid writing, an expertly detailed historical setting, and compelling characters, including a wonderfully strong heroine, all come together beautifully in Bridges' latest Mountie romance." -Booklist