His Mountain Miss

His Mountain Miss
Karen Kirst

A BATTLE OF WILLSNew Orleans aristocrat Lucian Beaumont wants only to sell his estranged grandfather's property and escape the backwoods of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. But a stipulation in the will brings him head to head with a local beauty. Megan O'Malley and the town must have access to the house.For the first time in his life the commanding Lucian finds himself at an impasse. Clearly the worldly gentleman doesn't fit in Megan's quaint Smoky Mountain town. But as she glimpses the man beneath the hardened veneer, she believes Lucian is here for a purpose. To heal his soul. And maybe, with Megan's help, to heal his heart. Smoky Mountain Matches: Dreams of home and family come true in the Smoky Mountains.

A Battle of Wills

New Orleans aristocrat Lucian Beaumont wants only to sell his estranged grandfather’s property and escape the backwoods of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. But a stipulation in the will brings him head-to-head with a local beauty. Megan O’Malley and the town must have access to the house. For the first time in his life the commanding Lucian finds himself at an impasse.

Clearly the worldly gentleman doesn’t fit in Megan’s quaint Smoky Mountain town. But as she glimpses the man beneath the hardened veneer, she believes Lucian is here for a purpose. To heal his soul. And maybe, with Megan’s help, to heal his heart.

Lucian trusted no one.

If not for his wealth and name, they’d all be gone in a second. He’d learned that the hard way.

What about Megan? The beauty seemed to radiate goodness. He could almost believe she truly cared about helping this town. Was it real? Or a clever act designed to make him lower his guard?

He resented this present circumstance that was beyond his control. As empty as his life in New Orleans had become, it was familiar.

Frustration surged. If not for this young lady, he would’ve already put the house up for sale and be out of this backwoods town.

“Let me make myself clear, Miss O’Malley. I plan to do everything possible to find a way around that stipulation.”

Anger flashed in her eyes. “And let me assure you, Mr. Beaumont, I will do everything I can to fight you.”

He blew out an aggravated breath. He was beginning to wish he’d never heard of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And Miss Megan O’Malley.

KAREN KIRST

was born and raised in East Tennessee near the Great Smoky Mountains. A lifelong lover of books, it wasn’t until after college that she had the grand idea to write one herself. Now she divides her time between being a wife, homeschooling mom and romance writer. Her favorite pastimes are reading, visiting tearooms and watching romantic comedies.

His Mountain Miss

Karen Kirst

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

I will turn their mourning into gladness;

I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.

—Jeremiah 31:13

To my parents-in-law, Pavel and Julie Turon, who have brought such joy into my life.

I’m blessed to know you both. I love you!

A big thank-you to my editor, Emily Rodmell, for all her hard work and dedication.

This series wouldn’t be possible without you!

Contents

Chapter One (#udd5f0e23-cdf5-50d4-a952-6e7b168b0cb3)

Chapter Two (#u9a5a4767-9362-5f98-97e2-d0b5d50ee040)

Chapter Three (#u180b65c5-58b4-5b5e-a2bc-aea50025b0dc)

Chapter Four (#u35e1a66b-fc28-5c77-9aab-692c160544b6)

Chapter Five (#ue2fca35d-9ea1-5b05-8606-c9bf73e5ccb4)

Chapter Six (#ub26929c7-f899-56f4-9611-01674ff3a697)

Chapter Seven (#u4b6607b5-c4fd-5c36-a4de-f013d752646e)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eleven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fourteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fifteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Sixteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seventeen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eighteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nineteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twenty (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twenty-One (#litres_trial_promo)

Epilogue (#litres_trial_promo)

Dear Reader (#litres_trial_promo)

Questions for Discussion (#litres_trial_promo)