Margot's LawmanIt's hard to keep a secret in the small town of Pike, Montana, but veterinarian Margot McDougal and sheriff Roy Lee Hanson managed to keep their relationship on the sly for months. Margot cares for Roy Lee, but the last thing she needs is to worry about local gossip while she's busy running her clinic and dealing with the loss of her beloved father. Roy Lee can't wait to tell the world that he loves Margot. He respected her decision to keep their affair quiet—until now. It's time for everyone to know Margot is his gal...especially Ryan Martin, her new assistant. He's formed an attachment to Margot and Roy Lee is sure the city boy's unexplained appearance in Pike means he's up to no good. Margot just wants to help Ryan fit in, and Roy Lee's jealousy soon drives a wedge between them. A wedge that only increases when Margot is roped into Ryan's secret, too... 37,000 words |
Contents
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Chapter Two | 21 |
Chapter Three | 28 |
Chapter Four | 37 |
Chapter Five | 46 |
Chapter Six | 52 |
Chapter Twelve | 101 |
Chapter Thirteen | 108 |
Chapter Fourteen | 114 |
Chapter Fifteen | 122 |
Chapter Sixteen | 128 |
Chapter Seventeen | 133 |
Chapter Eighteen | 140 |
Chapter Nineteen | 148 |
Chapter Seven | 59 |
Chapter Eight | 69 |
Chapter Nine | 78 |
Chapter Ten | 86 |
Chapter Eleven | 93 |
Chapter Twenty | 155 |
Authors Note | 161 |
About the Author | 162 |
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