Two fan-favorite stories of romance and suspense from New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy!
Snowbound with the Bodyguard
Dalton West has no time for love and family. But protecting is in his blood. When Janette Black and her baby show up in the midst of a snowstorm, Dalton can tell she has plenty to hide. Still, he takes the pair in to wait out the storm, and bars the door from any danger. But that danger shows up sooner than they expect.
The Cowboy's Secret Twins
One cold December night, Henry James Randolf III wanted to escape, and ended up with the sexy Melissa Monroe in his arms. Now, a year later, she shows up at his Texas ranch with adorable twin boys. Was their night of passion a premeditated snare, or a Christmas surprise? But when shots ring out, his instincts take over. He'll stop at nothing to keep Melissa and the boys safe.
Praise for New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy
The strong hero in Jimmy and the snappy dialogue between him and Sheri draw the reader into the story. The sweet chemistry between them, along with Cassidys expert storytelling and engaging plot, keeps the pages turning.
RT Book Reviews on Lone Wolf Standing
Cassidy creates strong conflict and tension. An intricate plot, sympathetic characters and hot chemistry between Debra and Trey make this a great read.
RT Book Reviews on Her Secret, His Duty
Cassidy just keeps getting better.
RT Book Reviews
Carla Cassidy has done a good job of portraying the fragility but resilience of the survivor and the detailed work of investigationCrime fans will get hold of Deadmans Bluff and be determined to solve the mystery by themselves.
Fresh Fiction
A terrific, enthralling addition to [Cassidys] Cowboy Café series.
Goodreads on Cowboy with a Cause
Snowbound with the Bodyguard & The Cowboys Secret Twins
Carla Cassidy
www.millsandboon.co.uk
CONTENTS
THE COWBOYS SECRET TWINS
Snowbound with the Bodyguard
Carla Cassidy
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
Epilogue
Prologue
to punctuate his words.
Janette Black wiped her hands on her cheerful red-and-white apron, then walked over to retrieve the Thursday special.
She grabbed the plate and served it to the man seated at the long counter. Here you go, Walter. She smiled at the old man who came in every Thursday afternoon regular as clockwork for Smileys meatloaf.
Thank you, honey. Can I bother you for another cup of coffee? Walter offered her a sweet smile.
For you, Walter, its no bother. She turned around and went to get the coffeepot, grateful that the lunch rush was over and she only had two more hours in her shift. Then she could go home and snuggle her little boy and visit with Nana until it was time for her to be back here first thing in the morning.
Hows that grandmother of yours? Walter asked as she poured his coffee.
Janettes heart warmed at thoughts of her grandmother. Shes okay. We have her heart condition under control. She tires easily, but shes doing just fine.
Walter laughed. Shes a corker, that one. It will take more than a couple of strokes to keep her down.
As Janette began to wipe down the countertop, she smiled. Her grandmother wasnt just a corker, she was the woman who had raised Janette from the time she was three and the woman who was now helping Janette raise her little boy. Nanas last stroke had been nearly a year ago, but she had astounded the doctors with her recovery.
Janette was just giving the shiny surface a final swipe when the tinkle of the bell over the front door indicated another diner arriving.
She looked up and her blood froze. There were three of them, all wearing the khaki uniforms of law enforcement. Sheriff Brandon Sinclair led the way, swaggering in followed by two of his trusted deputies.
There were only two cafés in Sandstone, Oklahoma, and shed chosen to work at Smileys because the other place, Lacys, was where Sinclair and his men usually ate their lunch.
Sheriff Sinclair surveyed the café like a king overseeing his domain, his ice-blue eyes narrowing just a touch as his gaze landed on Janette.
Take a table, she mentally begged. If they sat at the table, then Heidi, Janettes coworker, would wait on them. Janette had spent the past year of her life doing everything possible to avoid contact with the sheriff.
As he and his deputies headed toward the counter, her stomach bucked with a touch of nausea and her heart began to beat the rhythm of panic.
She couldnt lose it. Not here. Not now. She refused to let him know how he affected her, knowing that he would relish her fear.
Hes just another customer, she told herself as the three seated themselves at the counter. Can I take your orders? she asked, surprised to hear her voice cool and collected despite all the emotions that quivered inside her.
Coffee, Sinclair said. What kind of pie is good today?
Apple, Janette replied tersely, then added, the apple is always good.
Then lets make it coffee and pie for all of us, Sinclair said.