Rancher's Covert Christmas

Rancher's Covert Christmas
Beth Cornelison

Sabotage, secrets and desire…Undercover private investigator Erin Palmer is tantalizingly close to discovering who wants to destroy the McCall family. And as she creeps closer to the truth—and straight into danger—she’s burrowing deep into Zane McCall’s heart. For Zane, though, trust is everything. So when he discovers Erin isn’t who she seems, can he forgive her…before it’s too late for them both?

Sabotage, secrets and desire...

The McCall Adventure Ranch miniseries concludes!

Undercover private investigator Erin Palmer is tantalizingly close to discovering who wants to destroy the McCall family. And as she creeps closer to the truth—and straight into danger—she’s burrowing deep into Zane McCall’s heart. For Zane, though, trust is everything. So when he discovers Erin isn’t who she seems, can he forgive her...before it’s too late for them both?

BETH CORNELISON began working in public relations before pursuing her love of writing romance. She has won numerous honors for her work, including a nomination for the RWA RITA® Award for The Christmas Stranger. She enjoys featuring her cats (or friends’ pets) in her stories and always has another book in the pipeline! She currently lives in Louisiana with her husband, one son and three spoiled cats. Contact her via her website, bethcornelison.com (http://www.bethcornelison.com).

Also by Beth Cornelison (#ud0e994ef-21a1-51ef-8250-3ad136980580)

Rancher’s Deadly Reunion

Rancher’s High-Stakes Rescue

Cowboy Christmas Rescue

“Rescuing the Witness”

Rock-a-Bye Rescue

“Guarding Eve”

The Return of Connor Mansfield

Protecting Her Royal Baby

The Mansfield Rescue

Soldier’s Pregnancy Protocol

The Reunion Mission

Cowboy’s Texas Rescue

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Rancher’s Covert Christmas

Beth Cornelison

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ISBN: 978-1-474-07961-7

RANCHER’S COVERT CHRISTMAS

© 2018 Beth Cornelison

Published in Great Britain 2018

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To my sisters, Martha and Lenna. You’re the best!

Contents

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About the Author (#u690314de-8e76-5ea0-a5fb-c29e4d0b4a19)

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Copyright (#ud72d7d74-f1be-5677-92c7-6002852a235e)

Dedication (#u9162f1d0-582b-5831-84be-b5a14ffff9b3)

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Chapter 3 (#u2e903ba2-2d1e-5f30-894e-6851136886fc)

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Chapter 5 (#ud6db19ee-cd09-5dc1-8807-4879eded3320)

Chapter 6 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 7 (#litres_trial_promo)