Rescuing the Texan's Heart

Rescuing the Texan's Heart
Mindy Obenhaus

MELTING HIS HEARTCash Coble is desperate for a change. After working in the family business for ten years, he's stressed out and overworked. When he heads to Colorado to visit his ailing grandfather, he finds his mood lifted by the beautiful woman living next door. After a troubled past, ice climber Taryn Purcell isn't looking for love. Especially not with a charming Texan who's consumed by work. But there's something about Cash that captures her heart. Never one to back down from a challenge, Taryn promises to show Cash how to carve out a happy life-one that includes her.

Melting His Heart

Cash Coble is desperate for a change. After working in the family business for ten years, he’s stressed out and overworked. When he heads to Colorado to visit his ailing grandfather, he finds his mood lifted by the beautiful woman living next door. After a troubled past, ice climber Taryn Purcell isn’t looking for love. Especially not with a charming Texan who’s consumed by work. But there’s something about Cash that captures her heart. Never one to back down from a challenge, Taryn promises to show Cash how to carve out a happy life—one that includes her.

He stared at the woman. “Taryn?”

Eyes that striking were hard to forget. Even though she’d been only a kid the last time he’d seen her.

“That’s me.” She shifted from one foot to the other, tucking her short, golden-brown hair behind her ear.

“Wow. I haven’t seen you since you were what…twelve?”

She wrinkled her nose. “Try seventeen.”

Way to go, Coble. “Sorry.” He glanced at the tray in his hand. “Something sure smells good. This wouldn’t be for Gramps, would it?”

“It is.”

He couldn’t help grinning. “Well, darlin’, allow me to assist you then.”

Her smile evaporated. “Suit yourself.” Turning on her heel, she advanced up the wooden steps, leaving Cash to wonder if he’d offended her with the age remark.

“I thought I heard voices out here.” Gramps held the storm door wide. “Smells like you’ve been baking again, young lady.”

Pink tinged Taryn’s cheeks. “It’s almost Valentine’s Day, Mr. Jenkins. Lots of people are baking.”

Cash focused on the girl who had once followed him and her brother all over Ouray. “Beautiful and a great cook. That ought to make some man very happy one day.”

MINDY OBENHAUS

always dreamed of being a wife and mother. Yet as her youngest of five children started kindergarten, a new dream emerged—to write stories of true love that would glorify God. Mindy grew up in Michigan, but got to Texas just as fast as she could. Nowadays she finds herself trapped in the city, longing for ranch life or the mountains. When she’s not penning her latest romance, she likes cooking, reading, traveling and spending time with her grandkids. Learn more about her at www.mindyobenhaus.com (http://www.mindyobenhaus.com).

Rescuing the Texan’s Heart

Mindy Obenhaus

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

The Lord brings death and makes alive.

—1 Samuel 2:6

To the men and women of Ouray Mountain Rescue Team

Acknowledgments (#ue8083357-730a-5049-9fcf-f6dd0e188b11)

Becky Yauger, amazing writing partner and true friend. Thanks for keeping me on task,

for seeing my warts and loving me anyway.

To my wonderful family, your love, support

and encouragement mean the world to me.

You inspire me to follow my dreams.

Many thanks to Ted and Betty Wolfe

and Brandy Ross for your friendship

and for helping me bring Ouray to life.

Contents

Cover (#uab2788c3-9282-536b-8ef2-c79e3f6893b3)

Back Cover Text (#ue2bed87b-4d73-5bb2-90b6-4699b5056875)

Introduction (#u55df4009-26d5-57fb-97a4-62b859998e1f)

About the Author (#u699682cc-92db-5830-9696-8e20bed4a2f2)

Title Page (#u7249bfdb-1d54-55dd-a234-c4c702d55f32)

Bible Verse (#u6d04b154-adf8-5e2b-9787-08b74edfcfe8)

Dedication (#ufff530ab-4940-55df-91cc-641d4ef4ab22)

Acknowledgments

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight