West of Heaven

West of Heaven
Victoria Bylin

For Everything There Is A SeasonBe it sorrow, hope or love–and Jayne Dawson had weathered all three.Widowed before she was truly a wife, she'd found aid and comfort with Ethan Trent, a decent man beset by sorrows of his own. But could the grieving rancher ever release the darkness of his yesterdays to join her in a brighter tomorrow?The protection of his name was all Ethan Trent could offer Jayne from the danger stalking her. Though buffeted by life's storms, pregnant and alone, this angel of a woman gave him so much more–the ability to feel again…and the power to dream!

“We took vows, Jayne.

“This may be a marriage in name only, but I intend to protect you. You’ll be safer here than anywhere else.”

Danger had heightened her senses, making her aware of the taut cords in Ethan’s neck and the heat of his skin. She’d lost so much—her home, her business, her dream of loving a good man. Tears welled and spilled from her eyes.

Ethan brushed them aside with his knuckles. “It’ll be all right. I promise.”

But she couldn’t stop the throbbing in her chest. More tears spilled, thicker than the first ones, until Ethan tipped his head downward and kissed them away, trailing his lips from her temple to her cheek.

Did he feel it, too, this yearning for comfort? She couldn’t be Laura for him, not ever. But just for tonight she could meet a need, both his and hers…!

Praise for Victoria Bylin’s debut

Of Men and Angels

“An uplifting tale of a spiritual woman, who’s deeply

human, and the flawed man she loves. It’s evident that

Ms. Bylin writes from her heart.”

—Old Book Barn Gazette

“Deft handling makes the well-tarnished Jake

a man to admire.”

—Romantic Times

“Of Men and Angels is the perfect

title for a perfect book. The characters are wonderfully human and well

rounded, and the story is an exciting, heartwarming and

spiritual tale with a magnitude of emotion.”

—Romance Reviews Today

“Unconditional love and the quest for forgiveness

take center stage in this involving romance.”

—The Romance Reader’s Connection

West of Heaven

Victoria Bylin

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

To Mom and George,

for having the courage to love twice.

I also want to thank my editor, Kim Nadelson, and

executive editor Tracy Farrell for their guidance.

They made this book possible.

As always, hugs to my husband and sons,

who make life…good.

Contents

Prologue

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