âWell, Sheriff Reno, I think youâll find that the word nice doesnât exactly apply to me,â Ashlyn admitted.
He looked at her, his eyes boring into her soul.
Ashlyn allowed her own gaze to skim over the sheriffâs hard body. Maybe being arrested by this lawman wouldnât be such a horrible thing.
She grinned, her heart beating a little faster. Wouldnât her rich father kill her if she got involved with blue-collar Sam Reno, foster brother of the man whoâd nearly ruined her family?
Then again, Sam Reno had his own powerful reasons for hating her kin.
And he probably would arrest her if he could read her thoughtsâ¦.
Dear Reader,
Spring is a time for new beginnings. And as you step out to enjoy the spring sunshine, Iâd like to introduce a new author to Silhouette Special Edition. Her name is Judy Duarte, and her novel Cowboy Courage tells the heartwarming story of a runaway heiress who finds shelter in the strong arms of a handsomeâyet guardedâcowboy. Donât miss this brilliant debut!
Next, we have the new installment in Susan Malleryâs DESERT ROGUES miniseries. In The Sheik & the Virgin Princess, a beautiful princess goes in search of her long-lost royal father, and on her quest falls in love with her heart-meltingly gorgeous bodyguard! And love proves to be the irresistible icing in this adorable tale by Patricia Coughlin, The Cupcake Queen. Here, a lovable heroine turns her heroâs life into a virtual beehive. But Cupidâs arrow does get the finalâerâsting!
Iâm delighted to bring you Crystal Greenâs His Arch Enemyâs Daughter, the next story in her poignant miniseries KANEâS CROSSING. When a rugged sheriff falls for the wrong woman, he has to choose between revenge and love. Add to the month Pat Warrenâs exciting new two-in-one, My Very Own Millionaireâtwo fabulous romances in one novel about confirmed bachelors who finally find the women of their dreams! Lastly, there is no shortage of gripping emotion (or tears!) in Lois Faye Dyerâs Cattlemanâs Bride-To-Be, where long-lost lovers must reunite to save the life of a little girl. As they fight the medical odds, this hero and heroine find that passionâand soul-searing loveânever dieâ¦.
Iâm so happy to present these first fruits of spring. I hope you enjoy this monthâs lineup and come back for next monthâs moving stories about life, love and family!
Best,
Karen Taylor Richman
Senior Editor
To Tonya: You were one of Earthâs brightest angels.
We miss you.
lives in San Diego, California, where she has survived three years as an eighth-grade teacher of Humanities. Sheâs especially proud of her college-bound AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) students who have inspired her to persevere.
When Crystal isnât writing romances, she enjoys reading, creating poetry, overanalyzing movies, risking her life during police ride-alongs, petting her parentsâ Maltese dogs and fantasizing about being a really good cook.
During school breaks, Crystal spends her time becoming readdicted to her favorite soap operas and traveling to places far and wide. Her favorite souvenirs include travel journalsâthe pages reflecting everything from taking tea in Londonâs Leicester Square to backpacking up endless mountain roads leading to the castles of Sintra, Portugal.
THE KANEâS CROSSING GAZETTE
Spencer Socialite Meets Her Match?
by Verna Loquacious, Town Observer
Greetings from your friendly neighborhood grapevine!
Though our cozy hamlet has suffered from a dry spell as of late, I believe Iâve come upon a veritable sea of gossip.
Ashlyn Spencer, great-great-great-granddaughter of our beloved town founder, Kane Spencer, has been seen on the arm of the new sheriff, Sam Reno. Now, I have to tell you, Iâm a tad stunned by this news. For those of you who havenât been keeping up with currentâor even ancientâevents, Sheriff Reno grew up in these parts, and has recently returned to reunite with his foster brother, Nick Cassidy.
Thereâs been a flood of bad blood between those rich-as-Croesus Spencers and the blue-collar Renos, especially after the factory accidentâthe one that killed poor Samâs father, bless his soul.
Land sakes, youâd think our socialite Spencer wouldnât dare disappoint Daddy by dating the low-born Sheriff Reno. But, like you, folks, I do love a good star-crossed taleâ¦.
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
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Epilogue
Ashlyn Spencer was in a real fix this time.
âEmma, why donât you put away that shotgun?â she asked while backing out of the insect-buzzed porch light and into the shadows. She felt erased, almost safe in the darkness cast by Mrs. Trainorâs roof.
The older womanâs outline didnât budge from the screened door. âIâll be darned if you play any April Foolâs jokes on Trainor property, Miss Spencer. You, me and my sawed-off friend will wait right here until the sheriff comes.â