The Body in the Backyard (Riley Thorn #4)

by Lucy Score

“You’re not taking us to some empty building to get murdered, are you? Because that will piss me off,”

Nick took her hand. “Don’t worry. I’ll protect you.” “What if it’s a room full of chickens?” “Then I’ll use you as a human shield.”

“I don’t have head trauma, and I’m not overreacting to yet another criminal fiasco. I want you as my wife. My partner. You’re it for me. And I know I should have found a better way to do this, like with champagne and flowers and maybe a fucking violin. But this is us. Messy. Complicated. Slightly injured. Standing in the middle of yet another crime scene together after saving the day. So say yes. Marry me.”