Texas Grit

Texas Grit
Barb Han

He must face his demons, to rescue his friendWhen Dade Butler and Carrie Palmer are reunited after years apart, neither imagined the sizzling chemistry that would erupt. When a stalker nearly kills Carrie, Dade will stop at nothing to save her!

He must face his own demons

To rescue his childhood friend

Dade Butler’s father ruled with an iron fist. Carrie Palmer was bounced around the foster system. But they found solace as childhood friends. Neither imagined their grown-up reunion would involve the six-foot-four handsome rancher rescuing Carrie from a would-be assault. But when a stalker nearly kills Carrie, Dade will stop at nothing to save her—and turn this friendship into a permanent relationship.

Crisis: Cattle Barge

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 basket ball 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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Texas Grit

Barb Han

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ISBN: 978-1-474-07899-3

TEXAS GRIT

© 2018 Barb Han

Published in Great Britain 2018

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To my editor, Allison Lyons, for being a dream to work with—thank you! To my agent, Jill Marsal, for always having the right words of encouragement—thank you!

To my children, Brandon, Jacob and Tori, who inspire me to be the best version of myself every day. I’m eternally grateful. Whether we’re up late carving pumpkins or cheering each other on in our daily adventures (some might say antics) I’m always grateful for our close relationships. Brandon, welcome to the 1m challenge. I’d wish you luck but since you’re one of my competitors...game on, buddy! I love you all so very much!

And to John, for laughing no matter how silly we get and for jumping in with both feet for every challenge no matter how crazy. I can’t imagine a better partner in crime and in life. I love you!

Contents

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Back Cover Text (#uaef45290-2dbb-5f22-a1b5-2b0eaa09c3dc)

About the Author (#ub76cf562-f2d5-5dc5-bd69-4da732ded504)

Booklist (#u12ec4e07-56cc-5baf-ac31-1832ac923cac)

Title Page (#u950ef806-45d5-5bfa-b3e1-1463420bd721)

Copyright (#ua6969032-b6fc-58cf-8c65-857e6a38dc46)

Dedication (#u9ff1e8f1-9451-56c1-824c-6fc9fa8415a4)

Chapter One (#u2c7abd0a-85e7-5c78-8cdc-546b882efaa2)

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