The Cowboy Lawman

Book excerpt: A widowed sheriff is determined to care for a beautiful but wounded DEA agent in this wholesome contemporary Western romance. As the sheriff of Dawson, Oklahoma, Slade McKennon only wants to keep Mia Cooper safe. But the wounded DEA agent isn’t ready to trust the man whose past is so entwined with hers. As a widowed father, Slade lives by a code of honor that keeps him from pursuing another relationship—even with a woman he’s known most of his life. Thanks to Slade’s care and dedication, Mia is beginning to feels safe for the first time in ages. She’s finally starting to seal up the scars on both her body and her heart. And as these two resilient souls get closer, it seems that Slade and his sweet but aching son might provide the healing touch of love . . .