To the Limit - Virginia Kelly - Bog

Each book in this series is a standalone novel with limited overlapping characters and its own conclusion.
"To the Limit puts the romance in romantic adventure. Dramatic, emotional, and steamy as the South American jungle. Loved it!" --RWA Honor Roll author Ann Voss Peterson A desperate woman...
Since scandal rocked her life, Mary Beth Williams has only trusted one person: her brother. Now he's been kidnapped by narcoterrorists in a remote part of San Mateo. With only ten days to ransom him, she seeks out ex-soldier turned diplomat/negotiator, Nicholas Romero, the only man who can help. An old score...
The last thing Nick needs is a distraction from settling a score with the powerful general responsible for killing his cousin. But when he learns that Mary Beth might provide him a way to achieve his goal, he agrees to help. It isn't until they're deep in the San Matean jungle, pursued by the general's forces, that Nick realizes what a mistake he's made. Because the beautiful American tempts him with passion and a future he cannot claim. A secret buried in the past...
Fighting distrust and desire, Nick and Mary Beth work to uncover a dangerous truth. But Nick didn't count on exposing his own secret...one that could cost both their hearts and their lives.
A Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Finalist