Her Texas Hero

Her Texas Hero
Kat Brookes

Restoring RomanceSeeking a fresh start, single mom Audra Marshall uproots her family to a home she’s purchased sight unseen. But she hadn’t counted on the house needing major repairs. Enter handsome neighbor Carter Cooper. Fixing houses is Carter’s job, but it turns into more than business when Audra allows him to help her rebuild her home. Carter’s soon falling for the sweet mom and her delightful kids. But Carter’s always been hesitant of opening his heart to love. As the cautious duo work together to transform her home, will they also find a love to last a lifetime?Texas Sweethearts: Finding true love in the Lone Star State

Restoring Romance

Seeking a fresh start, single mom Audra Marshall uproots her family to a home she’s purchased sight unseen. But she hadn’t counted on the house needing major repairs. Enter handsome neighbor Carter Cooper. Fixing houses is Carter’s job, but it turns into more than business when Audra allows him to help her rebuild her home. Carter’s soon falling for the sweet mom and her delightful kids. But Carter’s always been hesitant of opening his heart to love. As the cautious duo work together to transform her home, will they also find a love to last a lifetime?

“You know what they say about the way to a man’s heart.”

She stiffened visibly, and Carter wanted to rope the words he’d just spoken and yank them back into his mouth.

“I should get going,” she said, pulling her van keys from the purse slung over her shoulder.

“Audra,” he said apologetically, knowing she wasn’t looking to be part of any man’s heart. She’d made that pretty clear. Friendship was as far as anything could ever go between them. But he found himself wanting more.

He chose his next words carefully.

“I know what you’ve gone through and understand your need to be guarded. But the truth is, I’d like to move beyond a working relationship where you’re concerned.”

“Carter,” she said in a panicked whisper, “please don’t.”

“Friendship, Audra,” he said determinedly. “That’s all I’m asking for. Like you, I’m not looking for anything more right now,” he added, hoping it would ease her worry. It wasn’t a lie. He knew that there would be no “right now” with her.

But tomorrow, or the day after… Well, that was another story.

KAT BROOKES is an award-winning author and past Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® Award finalist. She is married to her childhood sweetheart and has been blessed with two beautiful daughters. She loves writing stories that can both make you smile and touch your heart. Kat is represented by Michelle Grajkowski with 3 Seas Literary Agency. Read more about Kat and her upcoming releases at katbrookes.com (http://www.katbrookes.com). Email her at katbrookes@comcast.net. Facebook: Kat Brookes.

Her Texas Hero

Kat Brookes

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

For if you forgive others their trespasses,

your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

—Matthew 6:14

To my husband, whom I adore. You are my heart.

Thank you for your never-ending love and

support, and for showing me that real heroes

can be found beyond the pages of fiction.

Contents

Cover (#u79a74c7c-87f9-5318-b3dd-2a9d4e61fab3)

Back Cover Text (#uc93d3ea8-7934-585b-a034-6a2a4b8bde65)

Introduction (#u325a4348-49b1-5d05-b8f8-2234644b8451)

About the Author (#u9761f5d1-f49c-59ba-9154-99d301d15640)

Title Page (#ucb32475a-5b4b-5f7d-89ef-0533db6fe859)

Bible Verse (#ubf5d8ba0-91c0-55ed-9c89-1d0cc388dd6c)

Dedication (#u6a01ad89-2b83-5a95-bd11-a40f0ad1f316)

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Chapter Two (#ulink_9d7b016e-56a0-5da4-8cb9-30f3f1369cfc)

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Carter Cooper grabbed for the ringing cell phone on the truck seat beside him. A quick glance at the screen listed Nathan Cooper as the caller. Swiping his thumb over the answer button, he brought the phone to his ear.