Rocky Mountain Manhunt

Rocky Mountain Manhunt
Cassie Miles

RESCUED BY A MOUNTAIN MAN…When Kate Carradine woke up in the woods with no memories of who or where she was, only one thing was clear: someone was trying to kill her–and she had to go into hiding. Then suddenly, a sexy stranger materialized, offering his protection.Charged with rescuing a wealthy socialite who'd gone missing, rugged outdoorsman Liam MacKenzie never expected to find a wildly sexy woman surviving in the wilderness. He vowed to keep Kate safe, but as the killers closed in, their only hope for survival rested in finding the truth buried in Kate's shaky memory….

Someone wanted her dead

The questions continued. The police roamed through her house, peering into corners. She didn’t want them here. She wanted to be left alone.

Liam slipped his arm around her waist. “That’s enough,” he told the cops. “I’m taking her upstairs to bed.”

Over their objections, he whisked her up the staircase and into her bedroom where he closed the door.

Crossing the room, she turned on the bedside lamp. Compared to downstairs, it was quiet here—creating the impression of a peaceful, safe haven. But it was only an illusion, a pipe dream. “I won’t be able to sleep.”

“Have you got a suitcase?”

“Of course.”

“Throw some clothes in it. We’re getting out of here.”

Rocky Mountain Manhunt

Cassie Miles

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

Here’s to the fabulous Rosemary Heiser, my mom.

And, as always, for Rick.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Though Cassie Miles is now a city creature living in Denver, she once lived in a small log cabin in the Rockies with no television or running water. It was quite the starter home and the greatest place in the world to get away and read. She’s still reading, of course. But it’s hard to imagine those long-ago days of chopping wood, knee-deep snow and hauling water up the hill from the creek.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Kate Carradine—Hiding out in the mountains for twenty-eight days, she can’t even remember her own name. Her only certainty is that somebody wants her dead.

Liam MacKenzie—He rescued Kate and will protect her. Though he loves her as a natural woman, the heiress side of her personality ticks him off.

Wayne Silverman—The family attorney disappeared in the mountains with Kate. Is he a victim, a criminal or both?

Elizabeth Carradine—Kate’s mother is overwhelmed by the responsibilities of the family wealth and business. Peter Rowe—Kate’s stepfather enjoys a life of ease and comfort. What crimes would he commit to keep his lifestyle?

Tom Rowe—Kate’s stepbrother is an expert marksman. As a glorified “gofer,” he resents the Carradines and wants to get back at them.

Jonathan Proctor—Though divorced from Kate, he maintains his position as CEO of the family business. His life would be easier with Kate out of the way.

Mickey Wheaton—The ambitious reporter knows a lot about Kate and the family business. Perhaps, too much.

Adam Briggs—The head of Colorado Crime Consultants uses his resources to help Kate and Liam, but he’s frustrated when they step outside the law.

Contents

Prologue

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Seventeen

Chapter Eighteen

Chapter Nineteen

Prologue

A raindrop splattered on her forehead. Another on her cheek. Her eyelids pried open, and she stared into a gray, stormy sky blanketed with clouds.

Lying flat on her back in a sloping field, her gaze lowered slowly. She saw distant peaks, a jagged cliff side and the edge of a dense, old-growth forest. She heard the rush of wind. Where am I?