Black Raven's Pride

Black Raven's Pride
Aimee Thurlo

He Had Given Her the One Thing She Treasured Most…and He Didn't Even Know ItEden Maes came back to the Native American pueblo to clear her family's name for the sake of her baby boy. What she found was danger&#133land only one strong helping hand.She knew that as a tribal cop, it was Nick Black Raven's duty to protect her. And as a man who'd once loved her, it was his debt of honor. But as the father of their child…. Would he remain a slave to his badge or could the call of family claim his heart forever?

“We belong together, you, me and the baby. If you let it happen, Chris could be the son I never had.”

Eden reached for his hand. “You don’t understand. Chris is the son you did have. He’s yours, Nick.”

Nick stared at her, a stunned look on his face. “But you said I wasn’t…” He looked down at Christopher.

A lump formed at the back of Eden’s throat as Nick touched the baby’s soft skin almost in awe. Surprise had turned to wonder, and now to gentle love that all but tore her breath away.

“Why didn’t you tell me the truth before?” he asked. “I want the whole story, Eden.”

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Black Raven’s Pride

Aimée Thurlo

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Aimée Thurlo is a nationally bestselling author. She’s written forty novels and is published in at least twenty countries worldwide. She has been nominated for the Reviewers’ Choice Award and the Career Achievement Award by Romantic Times Magazine.

Aimée was born in Havana, Cuba, and lives with her husband of twenty-eight years in Corrales, New Mexico. Her husband, David, was raised on the Navajo Indian reservation.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Nick Black Raven—The past had caught up to him. But the secrets buried there could destroy everyone and everything he loved.

Eden Maes—Loving Nick had always carried a price. This time, with even more to risk, she was determined not to repeat the mistakes of the past.

Jake Black Raven—Nick’s twin brother stood to lose it all. But honor and family loyalty were everything.

Rita Korman—She wanted to be a free spirit, but life had clipped her wings.

Wayne Sanders—He was Rita’s brother and best friend. But he had his own agenda.

Patrick Korman—He was his own man, and no one would ever tell him what to do, including the tribe.

Deputy Torres—He was up for promotion and nothing was going to stand in his way—including Nick Black Raven.

To Evelyn who will always walk beside Christopher. And to Camilla and Natalie, two very helpful babies.

AUTHOR’S NOTE

San Esteban Pueblo is a fictional composite of the Tewa Pueblos in New Mexico. The religious rites depicted herein have been abbreviated in order to avoid offending those whose religious beliefs depend on the secrecy of the rites.

Contents

Chapter One (#ud366db59-0c95-5558-a394-4b22fb20bcff)

Chapter Two (#u7f8e961c-3c5e-56b2-a741-dd509893d40b)

Chapter Three (#u0b218bbf-d0ae-5956-a466-adbe0c396d3f)

Chapter Four (#u54ffa15b-9f5f-5470-8c62-9ff1c4a2e47b)

Chapter Five (#u391f8d64-4f02-54fe-abf2-042d36e7b738)

Chapter Six (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

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)