title: Life with Lia: Lia's First Lesson
author:  Paula A DiVincenzo 
description: Paula A. DiVincenzo grew up in Nutley, NJ, where she also taught middle school English, as well as elementary level grades. Her drive to meet the ever-changing standards and rigor in education, influenced the development of the "Life with Lia" series. Paula enjoys spending time with her husband, Joe, and two French Bulldogs, Bernie and Brutus. She currently resides in NJ, where she continues to find inspiration for her love of writing.
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  _**The ultimate test of courage**_
  
  No emotional connection means zero risk of being hurt. DEA agent Conall
  MacLachlan has learned that the hard way. And it’s been the key to his
  survival. So why is his latest assignment getting to him? Could be that he’s
  back in the town he rejected years ago. But he suspects the real reason is Lia
  Woods.
  
  He’s instantly and powerfully attracted to Lia—something that’s never happened
  to him. And running a surveillance operation from her house has them too
  close—he can’t catch his breath. Between her and her foster kids, Conall feels
  the domestic ties tighten…yet it’s not so bad. He just needs to be brave
  enough to take what Lia offers.
  
   _ **“Ready to go in?”**_
  
  Conall rose to his feet in a smooth motion and held out a hand.
  
  Touching him might be…risky. Still, Lia reached out and let his hand close
  around hers.
  
  And knew immediately that she’d been right.
  
  His warm clasp felt better than almost anything she could remembe