Big Sky Showdown
DANGER ON THE MOUNTAINWhen Heather Jacobs climbs a Montana mountain to pay respects to her late father, the last thing she expects is to be running for her life. But she’s living a real-life cat-and-mouse chase, trying to escape a punishing foe from her guide Zane Scofield’s past. How can a California city girl help outwit a ruthless criminal dead set on scouring the wilderness to kill them? Though Zane knows their pursuer and his nefarious motives far too well, he’s not sure why the man is after him now. Only his wits—and an unlikely partner in the determined woman fighting beside him—can save them. But Zane’s also battling a past that’s threatening to swallow him whole…and take Heather along with him.
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DANGER ON THE MOUNTAIN
When Heather Jacobs climbs a Montana mountain to pay respects to her late father, the last thing she expects is to be running for her life. But sheâs living a real-life cat-and-mouse chase, trying to escape a punishing foe from her guide Zane Scofieldâs past. How can a California city girl help outwit a ruthless criminal dead set on scouring the wilderness to kill them? Though Zane knows their pursuer and his nefarious motives far too well, heâs not sure why the man is after him now. Only his witsâand an unlikely partner in the determined woman fighting beside himâcan save them. But Zaneâs also battling a past thatâs threatening to swallow him whole...and take Heather along with him.
âWeâve made it this far. Donât give up.â
Heather glanced down. The men had slowed their pace.
âThe real danger will be at the bottom of the mountain on the other side. They can get around to there with their ATVs faster than we can get down. Theyâll be waiting to ambush us.â
She tensed. âWhen will this stop?â
âWe are witnesses, Heather. Willis is not going to let us out of the high country alive.â
Her stomach tightened into a knot.
Zane grabbed her at the elbows and pulled her toward him. The look in his eyes intensified. âI know you want to give up. But hold on. Can you do that for me?â
She nodded, but felt as though her knees would buckle.
He drew her into his arms. âYouâre smart and strong. You got me out of that bunker. We can do this.â
His arms enveloped her. She melted into the warmth of his embrace, breathing in the scent of his skin. âI just donât see how.â
I hope you enjoyed going on the wild ride with Zane and Heather as they faced danger together and found a way to each otherâs hearts. Big Sky Showdown is more than a love story filled with suspense, though. It is the tale of two fathers and the two men whose lives were changed by their influence. Willis controls Jordan through fear and punishment and the promise of promotion. Stephan transformed Zaneâs life by spending time with him and loving him. While it is possible to gain obedience from someone through shaming and fear, only love and grace can change the human heart. Heatherâs father was a human being who, before he became a Christian, hurt the people he loved because of his destructive choices. Heather had a great deal of pain because of her fatherâs legacy and her motherâs bitterness. Even people who love us often hurt us. When I am faced with that reality, I am so grateful that we have a Father who loves us unconditionally, is faithful and keeps His promises.
Ever since she found the Nancy Drew books with the pink covers in her country school library, SHARON DUNN has loved mystery and suspense. Most of her books take place in Montana, where she lives with three nearly grown children and a spastic border collie. She lost her beloved husband of twenty-seven years to cancer in 2014. When she isnât writing, she loves to hike surrounded by Godâs beauty.
How great is the love the Father has lavished on us
that we should be called children of God.
â1 John 3:1
For Susan, Kathy and Jenny, my cheerleaders
and fellow suffering artists. For the inspiration, the feedback and the accountability.
Contents
Fear skittered across Heather Jacobsâs nerves as half a dozen birds fluttered into the morning sky. Something had spooked them. She gripped the firewood sheâd gathered a little tighter. She was alone here. Her guide, Zane Scofield, had taken his rifle, binoculars and hostility and left muttering something about scouting for elk for the next bunch of hunters he would guide into the high country of Montana.
This trip was to take her up to fulfill the last request of the father she barely knew. Five days ago, a certified letter had come to her home in California. Her fatherâs dying wish was that she spread his ashes in his favorite spot in the Montana mountains and that Zane, the outfitter who had worked for Stephan Jacobs, be the one to guide her to the spot on Angel Peak. Heather hadnât seen her father since she was five years old. Her memories of him were faint. Her mother, who had died over a year ago, had never had anything nice to say about her ex-husband.
A brushing sound behind her caused Heather to whirl around. The logs she held rolled from her arms. Her heartbeat revved up a notch. The hairs on the back of her neck stood at attention. She sensed another being nearby.
What kinds of wild animals lurked in the forest?
Now she really wished Zane was closer. He knew how to deal with wildlife. Even if theyâd been on each otherâs nerves since they left Fort Madison two days ago, she at least felt physically safe when he was around.
