As the eldest of six siblings and deputy chief of the Fitzgerald Bay police department, Ryan Fitzgerald is a protector. Of his family. Of his community. But staying in control means keeping his distance...until Meghan Henry comes to town. Seeking justice for her murdered cousin, and safety for an orphaned--and missing--child, the daring journalist is not afraid to face danger head-on. And when she uncovers a dark Fitzgerald secret, Ryan's left with a devastating choice. Which will he protect--his family, or the woman he's started to love?

Dangerous small-town secrets are uncovered in the finale of the New York Times–bestselling author’s inspirational romantic suspense series. As the eldest of six siblings, Ryan Fitzgerald has always been a protector. And as deputy chief of the Fitzgerald Bay police department, those instincts have been very valuable. But staying in control has always meant keeping his distance . . . until journalist Meghan Henry comes to town. Seeking justice for her murdered cousin, and safety for a missing, orphaned child, Meghan is not afraid to face danger head-on. So when she uncovers a dark Fitzgerald secret, Ryan is left with a devastating choice. Which will he protect—his family, or the woman he’s come to love? This eBook edition of The Deputy’s Duty includes the Love Inspired Historical bonus story An Enduring Love, by Jillian Hart.

Collectively, provincial deputy ministers command the largest assembly of government budgets, employees, and influence in Canada, but despite their importance, they have not been the subject of systematic study until now. This unique volume, which deals with a uniquely significant topic, reviews the role of deputy ministers within government, providing a major new understanding of their responsibilities and interactions at both the federal and provincial levels. It also contributes important comparative analysis not previously available. Featuring contributions by many of Canada’s most prominent scholars of public administration, Deputy Ministers in Canada examines a number of factors in the evolution of deputies’ roles. Taking into account social, political, and administrative history, the essays probe topics such as the socio-economic characteristics of administrative elites, the politicization of recruitment processes, the impact of New Public Management, and varieties of ministerial-bureaucratic relations. Together, the essays in Deputy Ministers in Canada make an important contribution to the political science and public administration literature.

Thinking Government offers a 'one-stop' resource, perfect for courses on Canadian public administration and governance." - Evert A. Lindquist, University of Victoria