Montana Lawman Rescuer

After all, who courted a woman who didn’t know who she was?

Dear Reader (#ua2086606-e892-59aa-86c6-4cf2f10ae748),

Jesse has been in every one of the Big Sky Country books previous to this, so it was necessary to give him his own story. I have never before written an amnesia story and found it both a challenge and a pleasure. I hope the lessons both Jesse and Emily learned about dealing with their pasts and their futures will help you find the same assurance of God’s love and care.

You can learn more about my upcoming books and how to contact me at www.lindaford.org (http://www.lindaford.org). I love to hear from my readers.

Blessings,

Linda Ford

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

—Psalms 56:3

For a special young lady, my granddaughter, Jordyn, on her graduation. You have grown more beautiful with every birthday. Your spirit is strong and beautiful, too. May you follow the path God has set before you as you embark on a new chapter of your life. So proud of you. Love you.

Contents

Cover (#ud33499cf-f511-5191-a580-cd8a14da9603)

Back Cover Text (#ub2d811ae-7b9a-5086-be89-a1cda704642c)

About the Author (#u7d78d3d8-98b6-5659-81ff-52b4eb367454)

Booklist (#ud3bd81ff-866d-5350-9663-983a14a4fbae)

Title Page (#u799e1e64-deba-5729-a338-72d75a805221)

Copyright (#ufa65c8b7-9eda-5564-b73b-5a220c020482)

Introduction (#uae56cd59-c9c2-523c-9ef7-81576279be41)

Dear Reader (#u2655e5d8-bfe9-5814-8de0-e7a9ac58061c)

Bible Verse (#ubb602e5d-fff6-5c50-9faa-239410221453)

Dedication (#udab351c3-02ef-5209-9773-775970cf8018)

Chapter One (#uaf6aaae7-d777-5de4-acbc-516305c55f6a)

Chapter Two (#ue7d53840-f2f5-57c1-9a0e-374632bd6179)

Chapter Three (#ufeeb7aa1-25af-5145-a0c4-91fd40f402e9)

Chapter Four (#ud2db4863-7e12-58bf-ae8e-bcbc5ece7d89)

Chapter Five (#ud061eefb-7986-5fcd-ab4e-138164672629)

Chapter Six (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eleven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fourteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fifteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Sixteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Epilogue (#litres_trial_promo)

Extract (#litres_trial_promo)

About the Publisher (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter One (#ua2086606-e892-59aa-86c6-4cf2f10ae748)

Bella Creek, Montana, summer 1891

What was she doing sitting on the ground, her head throbbing? She slowly turned to take in her surroundings. The stagecoach lay on its side, one wheel broken in half.

“Ma’am?”

Blinking away the pain behind her eyes, she turned toward the voice. A man with dark brown hair and dark brown eyes faced her from a few feet away. A gray cowboy hat had been pushed back, allowing her to see his strong features clearly. He hunkered down on his haunches, his look gentle and patient, making her feel safe even though he was a stranger and she in an awkward position. Or perhaps it was the silver star on his chest that made her feel safe.

“Do you recall what happened? Who did this?” His voice eased through her thoughts.

“There were three men chasing us. They yelled at the driver to stop and shot at him. Then we went over the edge of the cliff.” Her voice wobbled as she recalled the terror.

“I’m sorry to question you when you’re injured, but if you can tell me anything about the men, it would help.”

She pressed her hands to her face, drew in a deep breath and let her mind fill with the terrifying pictures of the robbery and accident. “Three of them, like I said. With their faces covered.” She squinted. “One man wore a pair of boots with silver tips.”

“Very good. That will be useful in identifying them.”

She screwed up her face. “I wish I could remember more.” She grimaced.