This is Episode 7.5 of the Women of Courage, Loved Released Serial. This is not a standalone book. Gibbs City's residents prepare for the holidays as trouble at the school interferes with the Christmas play. Annual events are interrupted when Virgil makes a trip out of town to see justice done. Cora Williams-Carter defends and protects the school teacher who struggles with her past, while fighting to keep Jack out of harm's way. She's shocked to learn that from the grave her father has thrown her life, once again, into turmoil. Sheriff Virgil Carter learns that crime doesn't take a holiday as...

End of the Serial Gibbs City will never be the same again. As the town deals with a robbery that leaves a resident in critical condition, and a woman pushed too far, stands trial for murder. The legal process to adopt Jack becomes complicated when his father fights for the young boy in court. Sheriff Virgil Carter hunts down two thieves, and is determined to bring justice to the town and those in his community. He has a final showdown with Jack's father.

Lexi Ryan wants her boyfriend to propose, so when his business sends him to Las Vegas, she follows. But the rat has chosen to marry his ex. Dressed in a sexy teddy and carrying a half empty bottle of bubbly, Lexi manages to get locked out of her room. In desperation she jumps into the first open door. Jack Harrison is in Vegas with two friends celebrating his birthday. The guys promised him a great surprise. When a beautiful woman dressed for sex knocks on his door, he mentally thanks his buddies. What a present He's more than willing to enjoy his birthday gift with this beautiful woman....