Those Who Wait--by Author, Veronica Lynch out now through Decadent Publishing Meghan Muldoon is at a cross-road. Newly married to a man who dotes on her, someone that she thought existed only in fiction, she struggles to balance the demands of her vocation as an advocate for victims of violence versus those of a newlywed. On Valentine's Day, a series of routine crises force Meg to reconsider gstaying with a profession that fulfills her both professionally and spiritually—or devoting the rest of her life to the one person who makes everything worthwhile. BUY | Read Excerpt | Read Reviews "There is a place in hell reserved for women who don't help other women." Madeleine Albright.

“Crime Victim Services,” she murmured into the receiver. “How may I help you?”

The caller's voice was low, husky, and exquisitely male. “Do you know the difference between a barracuda and a victim advocate?”

Her heart skipped a beat. Maybe two. “Lip gloss.”

“Well damn,” Investigator Keenan Rossi muttered. “You already heard it.”

“An oldie but a goodie, pal.”

“Aren't we all. How you doin' on this gorgeous February day, gorgeous?”

Bringing the face of the handsome sheriff's detective to mind took no great effort. After several moments of imagining twinkling eyes and a dimpled grin, she said, “Not too bad. How's by you?”

“Lemme tell you, cara. If I was any better, I'd scare myself.”

“In “Those Who Wait”, the reader doesn't have to put off witnessing unequivocal humor, intense passion and spot on characterization. This short story sings its way through a quick, fascinating look at two people who, having finally found each other, refuse to compromise their relationship for work. Bravo, Veronica Lynch!” -- Award winning Harlequin and Berkley author, Kathryn Shay