Bayou Shadow Protector

Bayou Shadow Protector
Debbie Herbert

Native American legends and the fairy world combine in a bayou filled with danger, deception and deadly secrets . . .As a shadow hunter of ancient, evil spirits Chulah Rivers is used to strange creatures and happenings in the bayou. But when April Meadows appears out of nowhere to enlist the Native American's help in a battle that threatens the balance of the fae and human worlds, Chulah is plunged into a deadly battle–and confronted with an all-consuming desire for this mysterious stranger who knows far too much about his past . . . .

Native American legends and the fairy world combine in a bayou filled with danger, deception and deadly secrets...

As a shadow hunter of ancient, evil spirits, Chulah Rivers is used to strange creatures and happenings in the bayou. But when April Meadows appears out of nowhere to enlist the Native American’s help in a battle that threatens the balance of the Fae and human worlds, Chulah is plunged into a deadly battle—and confronted with an all-consuming desire for this mysterious stranger who knows far too much about his past...

“Bet you have a million secrets buried under that beautiful, innocent face.”

Beautiful. He thinks I’m beautiful. That was something April could grasp and hold on to while facing his disgust.

“I’m not considered particularly beautiful by the other Fae,” she said casually.

Chulah snorted. “Impossible. Harder to believe than the fact you aren’t human.”

“I’m half human. On my father’s side,” she said quickly. As if this might make her appear more acceptable and less foreign.

“Why didn’t you tell me the truth to start with? I’m a shadow hunter. I’ve fought supernatural beings most of my life. Hell, I have my own powers.”

“I’m well aware of your heightened senses. And your strength.” April’s eyes roved over his broad shoulders and chest, the lean, muscular biceps of his arms. Her throat went dry remembering how it felt to be wrapped in those solid arms and how much she’d desired his touch over the years.

DEBBIE HERBERT writes paranormal romance novels reflecting her belief that love, like magic, casts its own spell of enchantment. She’s always been fascinated by magic, romance and gothic stories. Married and living in Alabama, she roots for the Crimson Tide football team. Her oldest son, like many of her characters, has autism. Her youngest son is in the US Army. A past MAGGIE® Award finalist in both young-adult and paranormal romance, she’s a member of the Georgia Romance Writers of America.

Bayou Shadow Protector

Debbie Herbert

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

Dear Reader (#ulink_26b29993-d7a3-547f-b25e-8149e6cb7b4b),

The Bayou Magic series continues with Bayou Shadow Protector. You met Chulah in the first book of the series, Bayou Shadow Hunter, and this second book is his story.

The mystery and romance of the Alabama bayou continues as Chulah meets a mysterious woman new to Bayou La Siryna. Strange thing is, she knows everything about him—right down to events and thoughts he’s never shared with anyone.

I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I enjoyed writing it!

All best,

Debbie

Contents

Cover (#u3a0bd1ae-772e-5b65-bf01-6778f0728e9d)

Back Cover Text (#u3087aa60-7e67-57df-8ff6-f255b76424fe)

Introduction (#u4d6c840a-5bf0-5621-b6ed-3741eddf8e2a)

About the Author (#u4a337842-b00e-5a77-8fbf-0468d024e11b)

Title Page (#u933a11ae-c27f-5b0a-861a-770d7fb1bb14)

Dear Reader (#u8dd8f3de-b928-58a7-b044-9649f0061181)

Chapter 1 (#u25f82e23-7f6f-5440-8bca-dc8b534304f3)

Chapter 2 (#u6ad89fb3-634d-5c84-a77b-fe2166f2ab60)

Chapter 3 (#ufa011215-81fb-5e5b-9910-ede3c2870865)

Chapter 4 (#ua1952a40-75f5-59c7-ab5d-1837bbf6c818)

Chapter 5 (#ubabd5f0c-07b8-5645-92a0-166cf80f0a93)

Chapter 6 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 7 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 8 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 9 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 10 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 11 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 12 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 13 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 14 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 15 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 16 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 17 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 18 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 19 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 20 (#litres_trial_promo)

Epilogue (#litres_trial_promo)

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