BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY. for years, Sheriff Hal Benson has been sweet on Stephanie Scott. But the tough lawman turns shy around the pretty pharmacist. When Steph is mugged one night while closing up, her runs to her aid. Even though it's out of his jurisdiction, he'll do anything in his power to keep her safe. But when drugs start going missing from her shop, Steph's in hot water with the police. She faces losing everything she's worked to achieve. And Hal must make a decision--defend Steph or condemn her. With an election looming, will he risk his future to save hers?