Texas Rebels: Egan

Texas Rebels: Egan
Linda Warren

Heart of a HeroBig-city art instructor Rachel Hollister isn’t back home in Texas for more than a few hours before she’s lost in the woods surrounding Rebel Ranch. But, when a ruggedly handsome cowboy manages to save her life twice in the same day, it seems Rachel’s bad luck has taken a turn for the better!Rancher Egan Rebel can’t refuse someone in need, even the daughter of an enemy. It was Rachel’s father who unjustly sentenced Egan to prison years ago, but Egan’s drawn to beautiful, creative Rachel. He’s saved her life… now she might just become his future!

Rachel placed her hand on Egan’s forearm.

His eyes met hers. “It’s time to shelve the guilty feelings. Time to move on and accept that we did our best.”

She leaned over. “You smell good,” she whispered.

“Irish Spring soap.”

“Why are you not pushing me away?”

“I’m too tired.”

“Good. Don’t think. Just feel all the good things that we know about each other.”

“Rachel …”

She placed her forefinger over his lips. “You’re thinking.”

“Nothing can change my past.”

She curled into his side. “I’m not thinking about your past. I’m thinking about now. Here. You and me. We’re two consenting adults and can handle whatever happens.”

“What do you want to happen?”

She raised her head and stared into his gorgeous eyes. “Call me ma’am.”

His lips curved into a smile. “What do you want to happen, ma’am?”

Texas Rebels: Egan

Linda Warren

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

Two-time RITA

Award-nominated and award-winning author LINDA WARREN loves her job, writing happily-ever-after books for Mills & Boon. Drawing upon her years of growing up on a farm/ranch in Texas, she writes about sexy heroes, feisty heroines and broken families with an emotional punch, all set against the backdrop of Texas. Her favorite pastime is sitting on her patio with her husband watching the wildlife, especially the injured ones that are coming in pairs these days: two Canada geese with broken wings, two does with broken legs and a bobcat ready to pounce on anything tasty. Learn more about Linda and her books at her website, lindawarren.net (http://lindawarren.net), or on Facebook, LindaWarrenAuthor, or follow @ Texauthor on Twitter.

I dedicate this book to Helen Sheffield, friend, author, teacher and supporter of anyone who was interested in writing. She encouraged and supported me over the years and I’m grateful for having known her. She was an amazing, loving, giving person who never met a stranger. Rest in peace, my friend.

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A big thank-you to the internet. The research for this book was done solely online: weeks of researching and double-checking and chatting to people who were nice enough to share their knowledge, especially about dog bites, prison and court proceedings.

Contents

Cover (#ubfaff7f4-fa5f-5228-8d1b-d2f8b62b3276)

Introduction (#ua62e25eb-d0fb-5c49-b37c-17738bd35a70)

Title Page (#ube2ecd0c-d25c-5ce8-83b3-e34fa40ab49a)

About the Author (#u2b68d5bd-7b13-510f-9ae2-d25effa1c60c)

Dedication (#ued24ab2c-2e6d-5df5-bce7-d55658afb6cc)

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Prologue (#u4dde39ef-a34b-5565-acde-8ceb6afd6fd6)

Chapter One (#u421d0956-506f-5fa6-bdee-0f2adae17020)

Chapter Two (#u3f251e95-9772-5741-bdb0-1f4a7701206b)

Chapter Three (#ua57a8c74-1e96-5736-8d98-cad23ea841a3)

Chapter Four (#u998943d6-b87f-508e-8a65-c97b4eea63b2)

Chapter Five (#u7fd6710a-9773-5722-b741-5605f66eccf9)

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Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

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Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

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