McKettrick's Heart. Linda Lael Miller

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      A classic tale of cowboys staking claim to their land—and the women they love…

      Keegan McKettrick has learned the hard way that women can’t be trusted. The only female in his life these days is the young daughter he sees all too rarely, and his sole passion is for his job overseeing his family’s corporation. Until beautiful but mysterious Molly Shields comes to Indian Rock on a mission—and keeping a suspicious eye on her becomes Keegan’s full-time hobby….

      Molly doesn’t know why she’s attracted to a man who’s determined to dig up dirt on her, even if he is gorgeous. But cynical Keegan might be the one person who can truly understand her shadowy past—and if the two can risk opening their hearts, they just might forge a brighter future.

      Praise for the novels of #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Linda Lael Miller

      “Miller tugs at the heartstrings as few authors can.”

      —Publishers Weekly

      “Miller crafts amazing, deep characters…

      Thoroughly entertaining!”

      —RT Book Reviews

       “The amazing Miller…steals your heart

      with good stories about good people. Her overall theme

      of strength in family never fails to grab your attention

      and keep you coming back for more.”

      —Fresh Fiction on A Lawman’s Christmas

      “Great reading for anyone who loves a family saga

      full of romance, adventure and handsome cowboys.”

      —BN.com on The Creed Cowboys series

      “Miller once again tells a memorable tale.”

      —RT Book Reviews on A Creed in Stone Creek

      “Miller’s got major storytelling mojo for the

      second adventure set in Cave Creek, AZ.”

      —Publishers Weekly on Deadly Deceptions

      “Miller…is at her steamiest. This should delight any fan of family-centric romance, and followers of the McKettricks will be pleased to find Miller corralling all the series’ characters together and tying up all their loose ends with grace and conviction.”

      —Publishers Weekly on McKettrick’s Heart

      “This heartwarming and heartbreakingly poignant story

      is a fitting finale to Miller’s McKettrick Men trilogy.

      Her characters just come to life and may produce both

      tears and laughter…this story [is] one not soon forgotten.”

      —RT Book Reviews on McKettrick’s Heart

      McKettrick’s Heart

      Linda Lael

      Miller

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      Dear Readers,

      I hope you’ve enjoyed revisiting the McKettrick men and the women they manage to turn into cowboys’ brides. After reading Jesse and Cheyenne’s story in McKettrick’s Luck, then Rance and Echo’s happy ending in McKettrick’s Pride, I’m proud to present the final book in the McKettrick Men trilogy, McKettrick’s Heart.

      When Keegan McKettrick first encounters Molly Shields, he’s furious to find her in his hometown of Indian Rock, Arizona. At the same time he’s never been so attracted to a woman before. Both Molly and Keegan are deeply wary of love—and need to learn to trust their hearts.…

      I’m also delighted to announce that a brand-new trilogy of cowboys is coming your way! Be sure to look for the first title, Big Sky Country, from HQN Books in June. Set in Parable, Montana, this series will feature half brothers, headstrong women and big dreams under an even bigger sky. You won’t want to miss this!

      With love,

      To Jerry and Anna Lael, with love

      Contents

       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 1

      MOLLY SHIELDS FORCED herself to pause on the sidewalk in front of the huge brick house, draw a deep breath and let it out slowly. If she hadn’t, she would have vaulted over the gate and covered the flagstone walk at a dead run.

      Lucas.

       Lucas was somewhere inside that enormous place.

       But so was Psyche. And Psyche Ryan, at least in the eyes of the world, was legally Lucas’s mother.

       Everything within Molly rebelled against that single