Cowboy Cavalry
A cowboy with a lot to prove meets his match when he falls for a mysterious beauty…The truth about his family's past has always haunted rancher Frankie Hastings. Determined to prove what happened more than a century ago, the black-sheep brother plans to chronicle the story in a documentary. But a mysterious descendant connected to that truth could jeopardise everything. So charming Kate West becomes the first step in securing her support. Falling for the gorgeous sceptic is a welcome follow-up. And yet, despite their electric attraction, it’s clear Kate's mind is filled with things beyond their sizzling kisses. Then his simple project turns deadly and Frankie has more questions than answers. Like how far will he go to protect the woman he suddenly can’t live without?
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A cowboy with a lot to prove meets his match when he falls for a mysterious beauty...
The truth about his familyâs past has always haunted rancher Frankie Hastings. Determined to prove what happened more than a century ago, the black-sheep brother plans to chronicle the story in a documentary. But a mysterious descendant connected to that truth could jeopardize everything. So charming Kate West becomes the first step in securing her support. Falling for the gorgeous skeptic is a welcome follow-up. And yet, despite their electric attraction, itâs clear Kateâs mind is filled with things beyond their sizzling kisses. Then his simple project turns deadly and Frankie has more questions than answers. Like how far will he go to protect the woman he suddenly canât live without?
He could not shake the feeling something was wrong or deny his desire to try to get her to open up.
âSee you tomorrow,â she said, still holding on to her pack.
âIt shouldnât take me long,â he said. âIâll be back before noon.â
âNoon,â she repeated as though committing it to memory.
âYes. Well, good night,â he said, and damn if he didnât feel a pull toward touching her lips with his, and double damn if she didnât seem to broadcast the hope he would do just that.
They both stepped back at the same time. As he walked down the short hallway back to the kitchen, he heard the door close and the lock click behind him.
Heâd never been around a woman who sent so many mixed messages. Messages he was desperate to explore.
ALICE SHARPE met her husband-to-be on a cold, foggy beach in Northern California. Their union has survived the rearing of two children, a handful of earthquakes, numerous cats and a few special dogs. Alice and her husband now live near Portland, Oregon, where she devotes the majority of her time to pursuing her second love, writing. Please visit her at www.alicesharpe.com for information about upcoming titles.
Frankie HastingsâThe youngest of the Hastings brothers, Frankie has been living with secrets his whole lifeânot only his but his motherâs unrevealed past, as well. A run-in with an enigmatic beauty fuels his desire to take back his future. Now the goal becomes making sure they both survive to see it.
Kate WestâSheâs desperately trying to keep her ailing grandmother afloat. When an opportunity to ensure security arises, she vows sheâll take it no matter the cost to her peace of mind; she doesnât count on the cost to her heart.
Dave DaltonâHe has something he wants to talk to Frankie about, something that could change everything. Is it true a dead man canât tell tales?
Gary DodgeâA producer intent on helping Frankie realize his dream to film a documentary about a one-hundred-year-old event. Is that his only intention?
Jay ThurmanâHe represents a part of Frankieâs past that Frankie has tried to overcome. Heâs back now, meaner than ever, more determined to get âwhatâs his,â and he doesnât care who he has to destroy to do it.
Patrick LowellâThe documentary teamâs fuddy-duddy historian is positive thereâs gold buried on Hastings land. If heâs right, its discovery will make a heck of an ending for the film.
Ed HoskinsâDoes this numismatist hold the key Frankie needs to unlock the deadly mystery of his past?
Gerard, Chance and Pike HastingsâFrankieâs brothers swear to standâor fallâtogether.
Sara KaneâThis grieving daughter has a hundred thousand reasons to support her conviction that her father did not commit suicide.
This book is dedicated to my family, who make
everything worth doing. I love you all.
Contents
Kate took a seat at an outdoor waterfront table and settled back to wait. She was purposefully early, wanting time to catch her breath, to go over what she would say and how. Normal life as of late afforded few opportunities for introspection and as she closed her eyes and turned her face to the sun, she realized she was a little rusty when it came to intrigue.
No matter. She may have grown up here in Seattle, but sheâd spent the last eight years in Arizona and appreciated the rare May warmth currently caressing her skin. When was the last time sheâd been free to just sit for a few moments without distraction? She couldnât remember, and even now, the urge to get back prevented her from fully living in this moment.
âKate West?â a male voice inquired and she opened her eyes with a start. She glanced up to find a man of about thirty staring down at her. Sun-streaked brown hair combed away from his forehead framed bluish gray eyes that echoed the water sparkling behind him.
