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Heart Of The Storm
Mary Burton
When Danger Took Root, Her Courage Grew Strong…And Rachel Emmons fled her violent marriage, seeking a safe haven. Her brave escape led her to the saving embrace of Ben Mitchell, the man who rescued her from the depths of the ocean and made her determined to heal….The island locals claimed he'd drawn a mermaid from the sea, and light keeper Ben Mitchell agreed. Certainly Rachel possessed sirenlike beauty her widow's weeds could not hide, and the bruises she bore testified to secrets as deep–and dark–as any hidden beneath the waves. But could he help her see that happiness–together–was on her horizon?
For an instant time stopped.
She was aware only of the beating of her heart and of him.
Rachel imagined that this was what a lover’s touch must feel like. Tender. Soft. Gentle.
This man, she realized, was doubly dangerous.
Not only did questions lurk behind his gray eyes, but he had her dreaming of kindness and lovers’ touches—things she’d given up on.
She met his direct gaze. “Don’t worry about me. I will be fine.”
His eyes narrowed a fraction. Once again he was trying to peer into her soul.
Finally he drew back. “If you’re not wanted by the law, I guess that means you’re a runaway. The question now is who are you running from?”
Her skin itched with fear. “Stay out of my business, Mr. Mitchell.”
Ben shoved his hands into his pockets. “I wish that I could.” He rose and left the room….
Acclaim for Mary Burton’s recent works
The Unexpected Wife
“If you liked Sarah, Plain and Tall, you’ll love this book. It’s a touch different, but alike in all the right places.”
—Romantic Times
Rafferty’s Bride
“Ms. Burton has written a romance filled with passion and compassion, forgiveness and humor; the kind of well-written story that truly touches the heart because you can empathize with the characters.”
—Romantic Times
The Perfect Wife
“Mary Burton presents an intricate theme that questions if security rather than attraction defines the basis of love.”
—Romantic Times
The Colorado Bride
“This talented writer is a virtuoso, who strums the hearts of readers and composes an emotional tale. I was spellbound.”
—Rendezvous
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Heart of the Storm
Mary Burton
www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)
For Elizabeth and Lee
Contents
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
Mary Burton
When Danger Took Root, Her Courage Grew Strong…And Rachel Emmons fled her violent marriage, seeking a safe haven. Her brave escape led her to the saving embrace of Ben Mitchell, the man who rescued her from the depths of the ocean and made her determined to heal….The island locals claimed he'd drawn a mermaid from the sea, and light keeper Ben Mitchell agreed. Certainly Rachel possessed sirenlike beauty her widow's weeds could not hide, and the bruises she bore testified to secrets as deep–and dark–as any hidden beneath the waves. But could he help her see that happiness–together–was on her horizon?
For an instant time stopped.
She was aware only of the beating of her heart and of him.
Rachel imagined that this was what a lover’s touch must feel like. Tender. Soft. Gentle.
This man, she realized, was doubly dangerous.
Not only did questions lurk behind his gray eyes, but he had her dreaming of kindness and lovers’ touches—things she’d given up on.
She met his direct gaze. “Don’t worry about me. I will be fine.”
His eyes narrowed a fraction. Once again he was trying to peer into her soul.
Finally he drew back. “If you’re not wanted by the law, I guess that means you’re a runaway. The question now is who are you running from?”
Her skin itched with fear. “Stay out of my business, Mr. Mitchell.”
Ben shoved his hands into his pockets. “I wish that I could.” He rose and left the room….
Acclaim for Mary Burton’s recent works
The Unexpected Wife
“If you liked Sarah, Plain and Tall, you’ll love this book. It’s a touch different, but alike in all the right places.”
—Romantic Times
Rafferty’s Bride
“Ms. Burton has written a romance filled with passion and compassion, forgiveness and humor; the kind of well-written story that truly touches the heart because you can empathize with the characters.”
—Romantic Times
The Perfect Wife
“Mary Burton presents an intricate theme that questions if security rather than attraction defines the basis of love.”
—Romantic Times
The Colorado Bride
“This talented writer is a virtuoso, who strums the hearts of readers and composes an emotional tale. I was spellbound.”
—Rendezvous
DON’T MISS THESE OTHER TITLES AVAILABLE NOW:
#755 SPRING BRIDES
Judith Stacy, Cheryl Reavis and Pam Crooks
#756 THE VISCOUNT’S BRIDE
Ann Elizabeth Cree
#758 MY LADY’S FAVOR
Joanne Rock
Heart of the Storm
Mary Burton
www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)
For Elizabeth and Lee
Contents
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
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