A sexy cowboy comes to the rescue of a beautiful woman who has no idea who she is...
When Tyler OâBrien finds a woman lying helpless after an ATV accident on his ranch, nothing adds up. Especially his real, sudden attraction to âRed.â But aiding the amnesiac only compounds the rich Texas cowboyâs doubts. How can he unlock the truth?
Learning that Red is desperately searching for her twin sister who may have come to harm, Tylerâwho doesnât âdo feelingsââpromises help and protection. Soon heâs also burning with desire. As the two race against time to find Redâs sister, theyâre drawn deeper into a complicated mystery. Tyler will have to draw on every ounce of strength to keep this stranger safe...and resist taking her to bed
âYou want to scream? Go ahead. No one will hear you out here,â he said, as if daring her to.
âI would if it would help,â she shot back. âCanât see how thatâll make it easier to be around you, though.â
âIâm the problem?â He almost sounded sincere, but damnâthat grin! It was sexy, she had to give him that, but a little sexyâokay, a lot sexyâwasnât about to make her cave. Besides, she was getting whiplash from his mood swings. One minute his hands were all over her. And then the next he couldnât put enough distance or a bigger wall between them.
âGlad you see this from my point of view,â she said, knowing full well his was a question, not a statement.
The smile faded from his lips and his hand flew behind his back. âGet down.â
She dropped to all fours at the exact same time his gun came around and leveled at a spot where her head had been seconds before.
USA TODAY bestselling author BARB HAN lives in north Texas with her very own hero-worthy husband, three beautiful children, a spunky golden retriever/standard poodle mix and too many books in her to-read pile. In her downtime, she plays video games and spends much of her time on or around a basketball court. She loves interacting with readers and is grateful for their support. You can reach her at www.barbhan.com.
Cast of Characters
Jessica DavisâStepping in for her sister puts her directly in the line of fire. When she turns up on a handsome cowboyâs ranch, she realizes that sheâs in over her head in more ways than one.
Tyler OâBrienâHeâs the level-headed brother, a born negotiator. The third of six boys, Tyler is used to talking his way out of trouble. But he might have met his match with Jessica.
Jennifer DavisâThis twin has a knack for getting herself in sticky situations. Her latest foray into trouble might just be her last.
Tommy JohnsonâThe sheriff who grew up at the OâBrien ranch and considers them family.
James MiltonâThis guy shoots off more lies than common sense should allow. But does he really know what happened to Jennifer?
Emma-Kate BrasseuxâShe owns the priceless Infinity Sapphire necklace that goes missing.
Ashton BrasseuxâDoes Emma-Kateâs husband know more about the missing necklace than heâs admitting?
Elijah WolffeâThis musician might be playing more than Zydeco. Heâs supposed to be Jenniferâs friend. What does he really know about her disappearance?
Randall BeauchampâJust how deeply involved is this wealthy Louisiana man and known criminal?
This book is dedicated to: Allison Lyons for making every single book better.
Jill Marsal for always being there and ready to answer every question.
The great loves of my life: Brandon, Jacob and Tori, the best people I could ever hope to have in my world (I feel crazy blessed!).
Patricia Allsbrook for the last-minute save (thank you, thank you!) and always being such a steady, calming force. And her daughter, Paulina, for her quick wit (what are you, a twenty-year-old?) and warm smile.
And Babe for always being the one I canât wait to talk to every night.
Chapter One
For a few seconds as Tyler OâBrien scaled Diabloâs Rock and pushed up onto its crest, everything in the world was peaceful. Looking out onto the land that breathed life into his soul, he couldnât imagine a better place to be.
Tylerâs gaze swept down and he muttered a curse as he stared at an overturned four-wheel ATV with an unmoving body splayed out underneath.
A dead body was not part of Tylerâs lunch plans.
Tyler hated accidents. He and his five brothers had inherited the cattle ranch two months ago after his parents had died in an âaccident.â New evidence had the sheriff opening a homicide investigation before the will was out of probate.
âYou okay?â he shouted, wishing for a response but not really expecting one. Not with the way the body was pinned under the ATV. It was too far away to get a good visual on the person. Yet Tyler had seen enough scenes like this one to get a good feel for how it would turn out.