Sudden Setup

Sudden Setup
Barb Han

A stranger is her only hopeAlone and on the run, Holden Crawford knows helping Ella Butler will only bring him trouble. Once her would-be killers are caught and Holden knows Ella is safe, will revealing his darkest secrets bring them closer…or force her out of his life forever?

Someone desperately wants her dead.

A stranger is her only hope.

Alone and on the run for the past two years, Holden Crawford knows helping Ella Butler will only bring him trouble. But not rescuing one of Cattle Barge’s wealthiest daughters isn’t an option and now he’ll risk everything to protect her. Once her would-be killers are caught and Holden knows Ella is safe, will revealing his darkest secrets bring them closer...or force her out of his life forever?

USA TODAY bestselling author BARB HAN lives in north Texas with her very own hero-worthy husband, three beautiful children, a spunky golden retriever/standard poodle mix and too many books in her to-read pile. In her downtime, she plays video games and spends much of her time on or around a basketball court. She loves interacting with readers and is grateful for their support. You can reach her at www.barbhan.com (http://www.barbhan.com).

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Sudden Setup

Barb Han

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ISBN: 978-1-474-07879-5

SUDDEN SETUP

© 2018 Barb Han

Published in Great Britain 2018

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Many thanks to Allison Lyons, the absolute best editor. My enduring gratitude to Jill Marsal, the absolute best agent. I’m privileged to work with both of you and count my blessings every day.

Brandon, Jacob and Tori, nothing in my life would make sense without the three of you. Your smiles bring joy and light to every day. Bitty Bug—our fairy-light chats are the highlight of every evening.

Babe, how lucky am I? You make me laugh, lift me up when I cry and cheer me on every single day. If I could be granted one wish, it would be that every person could have this kind of love. I can only imagine how much better the world would be for it. I love you.

Contents

Cover (#ua8e5cbd9-55c7-58a2-88eb-8e8ba30a4572)

Back Cover Text (#u9360a4fd-2627-5cd2-afaf-d952cd55399a)

About the Author (#u3a2caf3f-ef1a-5747-944a-dd0274e76a2c)

Booklist (#ub2ed6f11-fccc-59f0-bee8-d0f59e54ef77)

Title Page (#uc36d52e5-ebee-5389-b484-d71ed147a213)

Copyright (#u9c435354-9e18-5f85-83ae-98fb7dc12ee0)

Dedication (#ue873353a-08b5-5459-ad7c-a297ec297898)

Chapter One (#u43c9a924-ae13-5ed6-b651-da5732ef7e4e)

Chapter Two (#u74942e22-c623-5144-854f-29a0c40b7338)

Chapter Three (#u9b97beca-67fb-509f-b612-28f039bf3503)

Chapter Four (#u356e83d4-d582-5d81-b2cf-ade644e4b84f)

Chapter Five (#u9e77e5d2-ac76-5c73-8a6d-29dcf633c737)

Chapter Six (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)