Ranch Refuge. Virginia Vaughan

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      “Have you ever fired a gun?”

      ”No.” Nor did she want to. Although she had a feeling she might have to.

      “You should know that I always have one on me.” He opened his jacket to reveal a holstered weapon. “As a ranger, it was my job to go into an area and clear it of enemy risks. It taught me never to be afraid. Fear is your worst enemy in battle.”

      She suspected he didn’t fear anything or anyone. He’d swooped in to save her, facing death to protect someone he didn’t even know.

      She felt a rush of gratitude. So much for keeping a level head around him. She stared up into his face. “Thanks for helping me, Colton. I don’t know what would have happened to me…” She fought back tears.

      His eyes met hers. “I’ll keep you safe, Laura. I promise.”

      How long had it been since she’d been able to trust a man?

      And why did she want so badly to believe in this one?

      VIRGINIA VAUGHAN is a born-and-raised Mississippi girl. She is blessed to come from a large Southern family, and her fondest memories include listening to stories recounted around the dinner table. She was a lover of books from a young age, devouring tales of romance, danger and love. She soon started writing them herself. You can connect with Virginia through her website, virginiavaughanonline.com, or through the publisher.

      Ranch Refuge

      Virginia Vaughan

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      Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save,

      nor His ear too dull to hear.

      —Isaiah 59:1

      This book is dedicated to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You have seen me through the ups and downs of life, always preparing me for what is to come and helping me to stand strong against the storms.

      Also, to my sister, Lisa, for your nursing expertise that greatly added to the authenticity of this story.

      Contents

       COVER

       BACK COVER TEXT

       INTRODUCTION

       ABOUT THE AUTHOR

       TITLE PAGE

       BIBLE VERSE

       DEDICATION

ONE

TWO

       THREE

       FOUR

       FIVE

       SIX

       SEVEN

       EIGHT

       NINE

       EPILOGUE

       DEAR READER

       EXTRACT

       COPYRIGHT

       ONE

      Laura Jackson quickened her pace as she headed for her car. The parking lot had been full of activity when she’d arrived for work at the River City Medical Center at seven this morning, but now, after a nearly sixteen-hour shift, the employee parking lot was all but deserted. Her car sat in the back of the lot, along with a handful of other СКАЧАТЬ