Tina Radcliffe - Her Last Chance Cowboy

She came seeking family...

Will she find love at Big Heart Ranch?

When pregnant single mother Hannah Vincent shows up professing to be the half sister of the Maxwells of Big Heart Ranch, horse trainer Tripp Walker is wary. Wounded before, he doesn’t trust easily. If only Hannah and her feisty five-year-old daughter weren’t so impossible to resist. Now, despite his doubts, joining this little family is quickly becoming the cautious cowboy’s greatest wish.

TINA RADCLIFFE has been dreaming and scribbling for years. Originally from Western New York, she left home for a tour of duty with the Army Security Agency stationed in Augsburg, Germany, and ended up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her past careers include certified oncology RN and library cataloger. She recently moved from Denver, Colorado, to the Phoenix, Arizona, area, where she writes heartwarming and fun inspirational romance.

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Her Last Chance Cowboy

Tina Radcliffe

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ISBN: 978-1-474-09484-9

HER LAST CHANCE COWBOY

© 2019 Tina M. Radcliffe

Published in Great Britain 2019

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“I’m not asking for pity, Hannah.”

“Good thing I wasn’t offering any.” Unable to resist, Hannah reached up and gently touched the scarred side of Tripp’s face.

He covered her hand with his and turned to face her. In that moment, something flickered in his eyes and his gaze almost became tender. Hannah’s chest tightened.

Then he released her hand and stepped away, his gaze returning to the mare.

“Mothers are supposed to protect their children,” Hannah said, her voice shaky.

“Doesn’t always work like that.” He nodded toward the brick houses in the distance, home to the children of Big Heart Ranch. “That’s what this place is all about.”

Tripp faced her again and leaned close. His gaze skimmed her face as though searching for something. Then he stuffed his hands into his pockets.

“It’s getting late,” he murmured. “Good night, Hannah.”

“Good night, Tripp.”

The cowboy walked away, leaving Hannah trying to figure out what had just happened. They’d passed some sort of milestone in their relationship, but she didn’t know if she should be pleased or terrified.

Dear Reader,

Thank you so much for joining me for this final installment in the Big Heart Ranch series.

Once again, we travel to Timber, Oklahoma, and the Maxwell family ranch for orphaned, abused and neglected children, where unconditional love and the good Lord reign.

Tripp Walker and Hannah Vincent’s love story is perhaps one of my favorites as it represents the fears and insecurities we all battle.

Writing this story was not without its challenges as I dug deep into their pasts to uncover the hurts and the dreams of two imperfect people made whole by God’s healing love as the Lord of second chances.

I hope you enjoy this tender and romantic story and its wonderful and humorous supporting cast that includes the wise Rue Butterfield and hilariously cantankerous Dutch Stevens.

Do drop me a note and let me know your thoughts. I can be reached through my website, www.tinaradcliffe.com, where you can also find Hannah and Tripp’s chili recipes. Additionally, Tripp was finally persuaded to share his secret carrot cake recipe.

Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Tina Radcliffe

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

—1 Peter 5:7

This final book in the Big Heart Ranch series is dedicated to the staff and children of Big Oak Ranch. Big Oak Ranch is a Christian home located in Alabama for children needing a chance. Find out more about them at www.bigoak.org.

Thank you to Tim at ARCpoint Labs for taking time to answer my numerous questions on DNA testing. All errors are my own.

A great deal of appreciation goes to my wonderful agent, Jessica Alvarez, for partnering with me on this series. Thank you, as well, to my editor, Dina Davis, who helped ensure that this last book of the Big Heart Ranch series was as heartfelt as the first.

Contents

Cover

Back Cover Text

About the Author

Booklist

Title Page

Copyright

Introduction

Dear Reader

Bible Verse

Dedication

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Epilogue

Extract

About the Publisher

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Tripp Walker sensed it the moment he drove around the bend. He hit the brakes as he came upon the beat-up silver Honda parked awkwardly on the shoulder of the two-lane road that led to Big Heart Ranch. Dangerous place to park, which no doubt meant the vehicle was disabled.