The Law And Miss Hardisson

The Law And Miss Hardisson
Lynna Banning

Crazy Creek, Oregon, had never seen a lady lawyer before, much less one like Irene Hardisson–and neither had Clayton Black, Texas Ranger. In fact, it had been over a year since he'd caught the scent of anything sweeter than gun powder. He was on the trail of a killer, and it had suited him just fine–until now….Fortunately, the lady liked games, and after a few hands of poker, Irene and Clayton discovered they had more in common than they thought. And what started as a mission for justice was quickly turning into a mission of the heart….

Just thinking about three long nights playing poker with the prettiest lawyer west of the Mississippi made Clayton Black’s skin tingle.

There were some things about Irene Hardisson he’d give his eyeteeth to know—like what she thought about at night. What she wanted in life. What she looked like underneath all those flounces.

That settled it. He’d stay. For a while. A short while. Might do him good to hang his hat somewhere he was actually wanted for a change. But she was no rambling rose. She was a lady and he wouldn’t compromise her. And he’d work damn hard to keep her from sticking in his memory when he rode away.

Praise for Lynna Banning’s previous titles

PLUM CREEK BRIDE

“…pathos and humor blend in a plot that glows with perception and dignity.”

—Affaire de Coeur

WILDWOOD

“5 *s.”

—Heartland Critiques

WESTERN ROSE

“…warm, wonderful and witty—a winning combination from a bright new talent.”

—Award-winning author Theresa Michaels

The Law and Miss Hardisson

Harlequin Historical #537

#535 THE STOLEN BRIDE

Susan Spencer Paul

#536 SILK AND STEEL

Theresa Michaels

#538 MONTANA MAN

Jillian Hart

The Law and Miss Hardisson

Lynna Banning

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Available from Harlequin Historicals and LYNNA BANNING

Harlequin Historicals

Western Rose #310

Wildwood #374

Lost Acres Bride #437

Plum Creek Bride #474

The Law and Miss Hardisson #537

To my aunt, Jean Banning Strickland

With special thanks to Suzanne Barrett, Ida Hills, Norma Pulle and Leslie Yarnes Sugai.

Contents

Prologue (#u0b74f769-bb66-5e4e-b1be-8e2b83dc97e8)

Chapter One (#u41c490f7-d609-5926-9adb-6419c451b94a)

Chapter Two (#u52194e55-faba-58e6-a993-d44e6c81ec63)

Chapter Three (#u69fb6c1e-c85f-5b26-87cd-d889bd99686f)

Chapter Four (#uf3870d9a-51fa-5d76-b3b4-cb97805fe3b0)

Chapter Five (#ud43af576-1a17-5e42-adf7-8f0e8d93428b)

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)