Runaway Colton. Karen Whiddon

      

      In the newest Coltons of Texas romance, a woman framed for a heinous crime falls for the man who must bring her safely home

      Wrongfully accused of masterminding her adoptive father’s disappearance, Piper Colton needs answers. So she leaves the family ranch behind to embark on a dangerous mission...but she’s not alone for long. Her brother enlists the help of Cord Maxwell—a local bounty hunter—to ensure his sister’s safe return. But Cord has an agenda of his own, and it’s not just to avoid falling for the Colton beauty! He promises to help her in exchange if she’ll help him track down his runaway niece—and stay with him. It’s an offer she cannot resist and a powerful attraction she cannot deny...

      “Are you flirting?”

      Though Piper colored, she didn’t look away. “Maybe. Maybe not. I’m trying to find out where we stand with each other. I also noticed you didn’t answer the question.”

      Cord laughed; he couldn’t help it. “I’d have to be dead not to find you attractive,” he told her. “But don’t worry, I won’t let it get in the way of the job I have to do. Or finding Renee. Both are too important to me.”

      Color still high, she finally smiled back. “Fair enough. Now how about we call it a night and regroup in the morning?”

      Though it was still early, he nodded. “Okay. Good night.”

      She sighed. “I’m probably going to regret this, but...”

      Before he could ask what she meant, she crossed the space between them, grabbed him and pulled him down for a kiss. Her mouth moved across his, nothing tentative about it. A wave of lust swamped him. Damn if it wasn’t the most erotic kiss he’d ever shared.

      Standing stock-still, he let her nibble and explore, until he couldn’t take it any longer.

      * * *

      We hope you enjoy this dramatic series—

      The Coltons of Texas: Finding love and buried family secrets in the Lone Star State...

      Runaway Colton

      Karen Whiddon

       www.millsandboon.co.uk

      KAREN WHIDDON started weaving fanciful tales for her younger brothers at the age of eleven. Amid the gorgeous Catskill Mountains, then the majestic Rocky Mountains, she fueled her imagination with the natural beauty surrounding her. Karen now lives in north Texas, writes full-time and volunteers for a boxer dog rescue. She shares her life with her hero of a husband and four to five dogs, depending on if she is fostering.

      You can email Karen at [email protected]. Fans can also check out her website, www.karenwhiddon.com.

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      As always, to my beloved husband, Lonnie.

      You are the inspiration for every love story I write.

      Contents

       Cover

       Back Cover Text

       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

       Extract

       Copyright

       Chapter 1

      “I was framed.” Back ramrod straight, clenching her hands into fists so her adoptive brother and sister wouldn’t see how