A shotgun wedding...
or a Match Made in Haven?
By-the-book attorney Katelyn Gilmore has her entire life mapped out. But a spontaneous weekend of passion with Reid Davidson upends that well-ordered universe. Sheâs going to have a baby! And whatâs more, her hunky flingâs now the new sheriff in town...literally. Reidâs taking his dad-to-be duties seriously and wonât rest until Katelyn has a ring on her finger. Sure, the babyâs the most important thing, but what about true love?
BRENDA HARLEN is a former attorney who once had the privilege of appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada. The practice of law taught her a lot about the world and reinforced her determination to become a writerâbecause in iction, she could promise a happy ending! Now she is an award-winning, RITA® Awardânominated national bestselling author of more than thirty titles for Mills & Boon. You can keep up-to-date with Brenda on Facebook and Twitter or through her website, www.brendaharlen.com.
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ISBN: 978-1-474-07737-8
THE SHERIFFâS NINE-MONTH SURPRISE
© 2018 Brenda Harlen
Published in Great Britain 2018
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Chapter One
Twenty-eight months
Katelyn Gilmore fell back onto the king-size mattress and drew in a long, deep breath as she stared up at the textured ceiling of the Courtland Hotel-Boulder City.
Twenty-eight months devoted exclusively to the establishment of her law practice, working long hours every day, including evenings and weekends, to prove herself to her clients and colleagues. Now, after twenty-eight months, sheâd finally allowed herself to venture away from the office for a few days.
Okay, a conference wasnât actually a vacation, but the opportunity to hone her legal skills and enjoy a change of scenery was one that she couldnât refuse. And she was determined to enjoy the weekendâto get out of the hotel when the workshops had ended and breathe in some fresh air. Maybe sheâd even take the time to see some sights, have a drink or two at a local bar, maybe flirt with a handsome cowboyâif she remembered how.
She enjoyed the company of men, and her sexual experiencesâthough limitedâhad been pleasant enough. Maybe not earth-shattering, but she didnât really believe that earth-shattering sex existed outside of books and movies. The truth was, she felt more anticipation when she was prepping for a trial than thinking about getting naked with a man.
âWhich only proves youâre getting naked with the wrong men,â her sister had told her as she tucked a box of condoms in the suitcase Kate had packed for her trip.