The Ranger's Texas Proposal

The Ranger's Texas Proposal
Jessica Keller

A Wife for the RangerWhen 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 sombre 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 realise a family is what he needs most of all.

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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Lone Star Cowboy League: Boys Ranch

Bighearted ranchers in small-town Texas

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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 (http://jessicakellerbooks.com).

The Ranger’s Texas Proposal

Jessica Keller

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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

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Back Cover Text (#ub21e6ead-d729-5167-9a35-7961fe3e350d)

Introduction (#ua124531b-a593-5ed7-8937-1133f44ec3bb)

About the Author (#udf732c27-7747-5fd6-95df-854aae8e690f)

Title Page (#u70c86cfd-f157-51b1-84d9-53858834d17e)

Bible Verse (#u4bc9ea4c-09a7-5daa-92f3-fde314863e47)

Dedication (#u8948e2ca-3ebd-574d-a332-4cfcb9c6bd32)

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Chapter Two (#uf019ad68-131d-5fc4-8168-2032b8302573)

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Chapter Four (#ub29bca6d-4203-5714-ac13-00d41c62cc6b)

Chapter Five (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Six (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)