 | MR. PIERCE'S HERO Texas Brides of Pike's Run Series Book 12 Historical Western Romance Corinne Taylor has a secret. And it must be protected. If her mother discovers what Corinne has been hiding, Hell will not describe the place in which she will find herself. Beulah, Corinne’s mother, has proclaimed herself “queen” of Pike’s Run, and no one crosses her, especially not her daughter. And while Corinne does what she can to guard her secret, her best efforts aren’t enough. War comes to Pike’s Run and the Taylor household when Beulah learns of her daughter’s betrayal. The battle that ensues forces Corinne to seek help from a new arrival. Jonathan Pierce, a successful lawyer, has come to Pike’s Run looking to find solace from his past. When Corinne asks for his support, her innocence and bravery call to the needs within his broken spirit, and he can’t turn her down. She is capturing his heart, but if she ever learns of his cowardice, she will reject him, killing any hope he has left of finding love. PURCHASE MR. PIERCE'S HERO |
MR. PIERCE'S HERO
Set up: Corinne is showing Jonathan her secret rose garden. She is worried because her mother has discovered its existence and plans to take control of it.
“You did all this?” Jonathan asked, amazement rushing through him.
She nodded, a blush staining her cheeks.
Even standing amidst the evidence of her talent, modesty enveloped her. He couldn’t help the slight smile that formed. “It’s magnificent.”
“Thank you.”
Should he venture into her world and help her? If he did, he feared the safety of his heart. Still, he couldn’t hold back. “And you can’t let your mother do…whatever it is you suspect she will do.”
His words made dismay flit across her lovely features. He wished he could recall what he’d said, but it was the truth.
“I know,” she replied, her voice hoarse with feeling. A moment of silence passed. “You’re quite sure it would be illegal?”
Ordinarily, he’d be irritated someone questioned his expertise, but he understood why she asked. “I am.”
She fidgeted with her skirt while her teeth worried at her lower lip.
The punishment she gave it made him want to cup her cheek to stop her. Then he’d run his thumb over her mouth and soothe her. Maybe kiss her. Maybe back her up against--
Hell. He had to remove himself from her presence. She was too damned dangerous.
“Would you…”
“Yes?” he prodded.
“Would you perhaps…come with me to speak to the sheriff?”
He shouldn’t. For one important reason. But…
“Do you really believe your mother won’t desist if you tell her it would be trespassing?”
She nodded her head slowly.
Damn it. Who was this Beulah? “Yes, I’ll go with you.”
Set up: Corinne is showing Jonathan her secret rose garden. She is worried because her mother has discovered its existence and plans to take control of it.
“You did all this?” Jonathan asked, amazement rushing through him.
She nodded, a blush staining her cheeks.
Even standing amidst the evidence of her talent, modesty enveloped her. He couldn’t help the slight smile that formed. “It’s magnificent.”
“Thank you.”
Should he venture into her world and help her? If he did, he feared the safety of his heart. Still, he couldn’t hold back. “And you can’t let your mother do…whatever it is you suspect she will do.”
His words made dismay flit across her lovely features. He wished he could recall what he’d said, but it was the truth.
“I know,” she replied, her voice hoarse with feeling. A moment of silence passed. “You’re quite sure it would be illegal?”
Ordinarily, he’d be irritated someone questioned his expertise, but he understood why she asked. “I am.”
She fidgeted with her skirt while her teeth worried at her lower lip.
The punishment she gave it made him want to cup her cheek to stop her. Then he’d run his thumb over her mouth and soothe her. Maybe kiss her. Maybe back her up against--
Hell. He had to remove himself from her presence. She was too damned dangerous.
“Would you…”
“Yes?” he prodded.
“Would you perhaps…come with me to speak to the sheriff?”
He shouldn’t. For one important reason. But…
“Do you really believe your mother won’t desist if you tell her it would be trespassing?”
She nodded her head slowly.
Damn it. Who was this Beulah? “Yes, I’ll go with you.”
REVIEWS FOR MR. PIERCE'S HERO
"This addition to the Pike's Run series showcases the world that Kara O'Neal has built by bringing in the cast she's established in the previous books in the series. The development of Beulah was perfect."
-- Amazon Reviewer
"A well-written, delightful read with a strong heroine and a sexy, caring hero. The descriptions about Corrine’s garden were so vivid I could almost see and smell it. I loved that there was also a suspense angle that kept me engaged and turning pages. Highly recommend!"
-- Goodreads Reviewer
"Every time I read a Pikes Run novel the words melt away and I've returned to the town. I feel like I know everyone and I can't wait to see what's new in their lives. Mr. Pierce's Hero was a pleasure to read. Once I started I didn't want it to end."
-- Goodreads Reviewer
-- Amazon Reviewer
"A well-written, delightful read with a strong heroine and a sexy, caring hero. The descriptions about Corrine’s garden were so vivid I could almost see and smell it. I loved that there was also a suspense angle that kept me engaged and turning pages. Highly recommend!"
-- Goodreads Reviewer
"Every time I read a Pikes Run novel the words melt away and I've returned to the town. I feel like I know everyone and I can't wait to see what's new in their lives. Mr. Pierce's Hero was a pleasure to read. Once I started I didn't want it to end."
-- Goodreads Reviewer
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