Appalachian Prey

Appalachian Prey
Debbie Herbert

Star-crossed lovers…Danger awaits them bothUnfortunate circumstances force pregnant Lilah Tedder to face deputy Harlan Sampson, her child’s secret father, who left her heartbroken. But when a killer targets Lilah, Harlan becomes more than her protector. They must uncover old secrets or pay the ultimate price…

Star-crossed lovers on Lavender Mountain... Danger awaits them both.

After her father’s murder, pregnant Lilah Tedder dreads facing deputy Harlan Sampson, her child’s secret father, who left her heartbroken. Though she still wants him, Lilah knows his professional ambition won’t let him associate with a moonshiner’s daughter. But when a killer targets Lilah, Harlan becomes more than her protector. Now they must uncover old family secrets or pay the ultimate price.

DEBBIE HERBERT writes paranormal romance novels reflecting her belief that love, like magic, casts its own spell of enchantment. She’s always been fascinated by magic, romance and gothic stories. Married and living in Alabama, she roots for the Crimson Tide football team. Her eldest son, like many of her characters, has autism. Her youngest son is in the US Army. A past Maggie Award finalist in both young adult and paranormal romance, she’s a member of the Georgia Romance Writers of America.

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Appalachian Prey

Debbie Herbert

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ISBN: 978-1-474-07855-9

APPALACHIAN PREY

© 2018 Debbie Herbert

Published in Great Britain 2018

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This book is dedicated to Maxine Brooks,

one of the best readers ever!

And, as always, to my husband, Tim; my dad,

J. W. Gainey; and my sons, Byron and Jacob.

Contents

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