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249 Pages·2004·1.82 MB·English
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“Why can’t you just leave my mother alone?” Jack said, glaring at Jesse. How could Jesse explain what he felt for Honey in words the boy would understand? What did one say to a thirteen-year-old to describe the relationship between a man and a woman? It would be easier if he could tell Jack he was committed in some way to Honey. But Jesse had never spoken of “forever” with Honey, and he couldn’t. “Will it help if I say I’ll try my damnedest never to do anything that would hurt your mom?” Jesse asked him. Abruptly Jack stopped brushing the bull. “She’s never gonna love you like she loved Dad. There’s no sense in you hanging around. Now that school’s out, I can handle things around the ranch. Why don’t you just leave?” Jack yelled. “I can’t,” Jesse said. “Your mother needs my help.” More than you realize, he added silently. Books by Joan Johnston Fit To Be Tied Marriage by the Book Never Tease a Wolf A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing A Little Time in Texas The Rancher and the Runaway Bride The Cowboy and the Princess The Wrangler and the Rich Girl One Simple Wish The Cowboy Takes a Wife The Unforgiving Bride The Headstrong Bride The Bluest Eyes in Texas The Disobedient Bride Taming the Lone Wolf The Temporary Groom Hawk’s Way: The Virgin Groom A Hawk’s Way Christmas Hawk’s Way: The Substitute Groom Sisters Found For my friends, Sally, Sherry and Heather— the Square Table at JJ’s One The hairs prickled on the back of Honey Far- rell’s neck. She was being watched. Again. Sur- reptitiously she scanned the room looking for someone—anyone—she could blame for the disturbing sensation that had plagued her all evening. But everyone in the room was a friend or acquaintance. There was no one present who could account for the eerie feeling that troubled her. Her glance caught on the couple across the room from her. How she envied them! Dallas 10 HONEY AND THE HIRED HAND Masterson was standing behind his wife, his hands tenderly circling Angel’s once-again-tiny waist. Their three-month-old son was asleep up- stairs. Honey felt her throat close with emotion as Dallas leaned down to whisper into his wife’s ear. Angel laughed softly and a pink flush rose on her cheeks. Honey saw before her a couple very much in love. In fact, she had come to the Mastersons’ home this evening to help them celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Honey found it a bit- tersweet event. For, one year and one month ago, Honey’s husband, Cale, had been killed saving Dallas Masterson’s life. Honey felt her smile crumbling. A watery sheen blurred her vision of the Texas Rangers and their wives chattering happily around her. Mumbling something incoherent, she shoved her wineglass into the hands of a startled friend. ‘‘Honey, are you all right?’’ ‘‘I just need some air.’’ Honey bit down on her lower lip to still its quiver as she hastened from the living room. The overhead light in the kitchen was blind-

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New York Times bestselling author Joan Johnston has written over thirteen unforgettable Hawk's Way romances. Now enjoy the classic tale that started them all. . . Wanted: Ranch hand to mend fences--and broken hearts. . . When her first husband, a Texas Ranger, was killed on the job, Honey Farrell sw
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