Running a Miami based detective/protection agency, retired Navy SEAL Sam Gardner is used to trouble. Then an old flame knocks on his door and entrusts her daughter Mia to Sam's care. Having no clue how to deal with a ten-year old girl, but knowing how to keep her safe, Sam gets her out of Miami. Like the old days in the SEAL teams, Deputy Clem Snow and Stuart "Skip" Newman band with Sam and take on the challenge of protecting Mia. A newcomer to town has her own trouble and needs protection, and for Sam, juggling love, loyalties and responsibilities becomes a full time job. Then he discovers a truth that strengthens the bond he's developed with Mia... and raises the stakes to keep her safe.About the Author: Kari has lived in Michigan and Florida, but her roots are in Wisconsin where she currently lives with her husband Bob and two cats, Callie and Charles Finley. By day, Kari is a secretary at a large corporation. By night and on weekends, she can be found at her computer creating another story. After being told by several instructors that she had a gift for writing, in 1996 Kari began writing by dabbling in the world of fan fiction. Influenced by television shows such as "Due South" and "Burn Notice," Kari had written nearly 300 pieces of fan fiction before completing her first book. In 2012, Kari self-published the novella "Wolves and Sheep Don't Mix," and "Bonded By Blood" is her first self-published novel.