“I appreciate the warning and your stopping by to investigate.”
Duke had been tense the entire time and Audrey knew instinctively his reaction had a lot to do with their history and not just the current threat.
“I can stick around for a cup of coffee, if you’ll offer one,” he said without making eye contact. “That would give me time to get more information about the cop killer.”
Was he genuinely interested in the investigation or just plain ole curious about her past?
Shame on her for thinking his motives were anything but pure. He’d given her no reason to believe that he had any interest in her other than for the sake of figuring out if she could be a killer’s next target.
Another involuntary shiver rocked her body along with a renewed sense of purpose.
Whoever this bastard was...he wouldn’t win.
Ranch Ambush
USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Barb Han
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 barbhan.com.
Books by Barb Han
Harlequin Intrigue
Marshals of Mesa Point
Ranch Ambush
The Cowboys of Cider Creek
Rescued by the Rancher
Riding Shotgun
Trapped in Texas
Texas Scandal
Trouble in Texas
Murder in Texas
A Ree and Quint Novel
Undercover Couple
Newlywed Assignment
Eyewitness Man and Wife
Mission Honeymoon
Visit the Author Profile page at www.Harlequin.com.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Audrey Newcastle—Will this deputy survive being the target of a cop killer?
Duke Remington—He lost Audrey once; can he survive losing her a second time?
Jenson Napier—Why was this teen in the woods?
Halsey Napier—What does this sister know that she’s not telling?
Sheriff J.D. Ackerman—Does he know more than he’s willing to tell?
Work Boots—Who do these really belong to?
All my love to Brandon, Jacob and Tori, my three greatest loves. I hope each of you knows how much joy and laughter you bring to others, and especially me. How did I get so lucky?
To Babe, my hero, for being my best friend, my greatest love
and my place to call home. I love you with all that I am.
