Hot On His Trail

Hot On His Trail
Kristin Eckhardt

Isabella Trueblood made history reuniting people torn apart by war and an epidemic. Now, generations later, Lily and Dylan Garrett carry on her work ith their agency, Finders Keepers. Circumstances may have changed, but the goal remains the same.LostHer so-called life. Calley Graham's overprotective mother had stood in her way long enough. But all that would change if she could sign on as a rookie investigator for Finders Keepers!FoundOne tough trail boss. Matt Radcliffe was leading a cattle drive out of New Mexico. He sure didn't have time for a pesky investigator who wanted to drag him back to Pinto, Texas. But Calley figured if she volunteered to take over as camp cook, she could keep her job, and maybe keep the cowboy, too!

Isabella Trueblood made history reuniting people torn apart by war and an epidemic. Now, generations later, Lily and Dylan Garrett carry on her work with their agency, Finders Keepers. Circumstances may have changed, but the goal remains the same.

Lost

Her so-called life. Calley Graham’s overprotective mother had stood in her way long enough. But all that would change if she could sign on as a rookie investigator for Finders Keepers!

Found

One tough trail boss. Matt Radcliffe was leading a cattle drive out of New Mexico. He sure didn’t have time for a pesky investigator who wanted to drag him back to Pinto, Texas. But Calley figured if she volunteered to take over as camp cook, she could keep her job, and maybe keep the cowboy, too!

Matt pulled back, breaking the kiss before he lost what little control he had left.

“Why did you do that?” he asked in a low voice, sounding more gruff than he’d intended.

“It was your idea,” Calley said softly, her fingers rubbing her cheek.

He could see redness there and knew his beard stubble had made the mark. “Damn it, Calley. All I had in mind was talking.”

She tilted her head as she looked at him, confusion clouding her blue eyes. “Was it so awful?”

Awful? Was she serious? “No. It was just…unexpected.” He wondered how he could explain it to her when even he didn’t understand the riot of emotions churning through him.

“I’m sorry if I offended you,” she said, not looking the least bit sorry to him. “I thought I was helping put your new plan into action.”

“Can you at least give me a little warning next time?”

“Don’t worry, Matt,” she said calmly, turning toward the chuck wagon. “There won’t be a next time.”

He watched her disappear inside the wagon, then heard the loud clank of pots and pans, followed by a muffled oath. Matt smiled. He might have been wrong, but so was she. There would definitely be a next time.

Dear Reader,

I’m a big fan of country music and was inspired to write this story by listening to Trisha Yearwood’s song “I Want To Live Again.” The toe-tapping music and heartfelt lyrics are perfect for my heroine, Calley Graham, who is determined to live life to the fullest. Matt Radcliffe is a sexy cowboy who prefers to live life alone. But Calley is hot on his trail, which means Matt doesn’t stand a chance!

I hope you enjoy Matt and Calley’s story. Happy reading!

Karen Hughes

Hot on His Trail

Karen Hughes

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

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