Colton's Surprise Heir. Addison Fox

      

       “I will be a father to my child,” Ethan said. “You won’t be alone.”

      Lizzie pushed on a bright smile and ignored the pain that drummed against her heart.

      Ethan Colton would be an amazing father to their child.

      And that was all he’d be.

       Shake it off, Lizzie-girl. Shake it off.

      The fantasy she’d warned herself against over the past six months—ever since that night at the rodeo—curled against the corners of her mind with reaching fingers. Although she knew it for the emotional foolishness it was, that small, hopeful piece of her had wondered if there could be more with Ethan.

      “That’s a lot to take on, Ethan. Especially with all the issues I’m having back at home.”

      “Issues we’ll face together.”

      She sensed him before she felt him, the light press of his fingers against her shoulder drawing her attention.

      “Lizzie. I mean it. You’re not alone.”

      “I’m always alone.”

      “I can only imagine how scared you’ve been,” he said, “but we’ll get to the bottom of it. No one’s going to hurt you.”

       Except you.

      * * *

      We hope you enjoy this dramatic series:

      The Coltons of Texas—Finding love and buried family secrets in the Lone Star state …

      Colton’s Surprise

      Heir

      Addison Fox

       www.millsandboon.co.uk

      Texas transplant ADDISON FOX is a lifelong romance reader, addicted to happy-ever-after. There’s nothing she enjoys more than penning novels about two strong-willed, exciting people on that magical fall into love. When she’s not writing, she can be found spending time with family and friends, reading or enjoying a glass of wine.

      Contact Addison at her website—www.addisonfox.com—or catch up with her on Facebook (addisonfoxauthor) and Twitter (@addisonfox).

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      Contents

       Cover

       Introduction

       Title Page

       About the Author

       Dedication

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

       Chapter 6

       Chapter 7

       Chapter 8

       Chapter 9

       Chapter 10

       Chapter 11

       Chapter 12

       Chapter 13

       Chapter 14

       Chapter 15

       Chapter 16

       Chapter 17

       Chapter 18

       Epilogue

       Extract

       Special Excerpt from Colton Baby Homecoming by Lara Lacombe

       Copyright

       Chapter 1

      Stars winked like diamonds in a sky black as pitch, the cool Texas night buffeting him with a thick wind. Frost covered the ground, crunching under his feet, a sure sign winter wasn’t yet done with them. Ethan Colton kept his head down and ignored nature’s display as he trudged toward the barn and the pregnant horse one of his ranch hands had called him about.

      “Boss! Glad you’re here.” Bill Peabody, his ranch foreman, waved him over to the last stall in the barn.

      “Where’s