The Ranger's Texas Proposal. Jessica Keller

      

      A Wife for the Ranger

      When Texas Ranger Heath Grayson agrees to investigate thefts at the boys ranch, he’s also hoping to solve a decades-old murder case: his father’s. Getting involved with pretty, pregnant widow and boys ranch volunteer Josie Markham is not on Heath’s agenda. But the more time he spends with Josie, the harder it is to ignore their growing attraction. The somber ranger is convinced a wife and child are not in his future. But with a little help from the boys at the ranch, he may just realize a family is what he needs most of all.

      “Lead the way.” Heath grabbed the milk pails. “I’ll follow you wherever.”

      I’ll follow you. He’d meant it about the pails, but the words made her heart speed up just the same. Foolishness. Josie had only ever dated Dale, and Dale didn’t believe in chasing a woman in order to win her. She’d never been pursued. Not when they were dating, and definitely not after they had married. Dale had called romance a mind game.

      But as Josie made her way toward the cabin with Heath trailing her, the Ranger’s hard-won smile and teasing wink flashed through her mind.

      Oh, this was bad. Very bad. Mayday bad.

      Most mistakes started in the form of a good-looking man.

      She peeked at him over her shoulder.

      Definitely a mistake.

      * * *

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      JESSICA KELLER is a Starbucks drinker, avid reader and chocolate aficionado. Jessica holds degrees in communications and biblical studies. She is multipublished in both romance and young-adult fiction and loves to interact with readers through social media. Jessica lives in the Chicagoland suburbs with her amazing husband, beautiful daughter and two annoyingly outgoing cats who happen to be named after superheroes. Find all her contact information at jessicakellerbooks.com.

      The Ranger’s Texas Proposal

      Jessica Keller

       www.millsandboon.co.uk

      May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

      —Romans 15:13

      Dedicated in memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. To the guardians of peace and civilization. The heroes.

      Our thanks and honor will never be enough, but it’s yours.

      Special thanks and acknowledgment

      are given to Jessica Keller for her contribution to the

      Lone Star Cowboy League: Boys Ranch miniseries.

      Contents

       Cover

       Back Cover Text

       Introduction

       About the Author

       Title Page

       Bible Verse

       Dedication

       Acknowledgments

       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

       Chapter Sixteen

       Dear Reader

       Extract

       Copyright

       Chapter One

      “A forced vacation,” Heath Grayson grumbled and tightened his grip on the steering wheel.