Amity Steffen - Reunion On The Run

Nobody believes she’s innocent...

Except her child’s secret father

Framed for her new husband’s murder and on the run from both the killer and the police, Claire Mitchell needs help. But her ex-fiancé is the last person she expects to rescue her. Alex Vasquez just found out he’s the father of Claire’s daughter, and he knows they will have to face their rocky past…if they can survive long enough to clear her name.

AMITY STEFFEN lives in northern Minnesota with her two boys and two spoiled cats. She’s a voracious reader and a novice baker. She enjoys watching her sons play baseball in the summer and would rather stay indoors in the winter. She’s worked in the education field for more years than she cares to count, but writing has always been her passion. Amity loves connecting with readers, so please visit her at Facebook.com/amitysteffenauthor.

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Reunion on the Run

Amity Steffen

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ISBN: 978-1-474-09637-9

REUNION ON THE RUN

© 2019 Amity Steffen

Published in Great Britain 2019

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“I’m not positive, but I think we’re being followed.”

“It’s a dark sedan, either black or navy blue,” Claire confirmed. “There are at least two people in it. How long have they been following us?”

“I spotted them a few blocks from the park,” Alex said. “But there were a lot of people there. A lot of people coming and going. It wasn’t until this last turnoff that I knew for sure.”

“They couldn’t go after us in the park. There were too many people. And—”

“And it wouldn’t fit into the scenario Xavier has built around you being the murderer if someone took you out in such a public place. It would look too suspicious.”

Claire winced. If Xavier got to her, if he killed her, he would make sure there were no witnesses.

“We’re certainly not in a public place now.” Claire eyed the empty road ahead with trepidation.

“Here they come,” Alex said under his breath. He reached for his Glock. “Hold on tight,” he said to Claire. “We’re going for a ride.”

Dear Reader,

I’ve always adored second-chance romance stories. I love the rich histories the characters often share. In Reunion on the Run , Claire and Alex have a painful past. But they also share a daughter, and the desire to get back to her drives them. Claire learned a long time ago that forgiveness can set your soul free. Alex has spent a lot of years running from his past. He’s finally come to understand that true peace can only come from God. He’s handed over his regrets, his fears.

Have you ever failed at something that left you feeling as if you let others down? Have you ever been entangled in regret? Alex finally realized that God’s grace is greater than all our sins and our faults. It is my hope that every one of you find the same peace in the knowledge that your sins and mistakes are forgiven and forgotten.

I hope you’ll join my characters and me on future adventures. You can find me on my Amity Steffen, Author Facebook page. Check in for future releases, or just stop by to hang out and say hello! I’d love to hear from you!

Blessings,

Amity

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive and ye shall be forgiven.

—Luke 6:37

For my boys, Zack and Nick. I’m so proud of you and I’m so blessed to be your mom. I know your dad is watching over you, every bit as proud of you as I am.

Contents

Cover

Back Cover Text

About the Author

Booklist

Title Page

Copyright

Introduction

Dear Readers

Bible Verse

Dedication

ONE

TWO

THREE

FOUR

FIVE

SIX

SEVEN

EIGHT

NINE

TEN

ELEVEN

TWELVE

THIRTEEN

FOURTEEN

Extract

About the Publisher

Roscoe’s fierce growl sent a chill skittering down Claire Mitchell’s spine. She slid back from the rickety table, bouncing to her feet as her dog continued to give his warning. It was gloomy in the old one-room hunting shack. A kerosene lantern cast a hazy glow over the notes she studied. She’d been on the run for weeks. From the outside, the shack should look unoccupied. The nights had become chilly but she hadn’t indulged in the luxury of a fire, too worried the smoke would give her away. There were only four windows in the small dwelling, one on each wall. She’d had to make do with what she’d been able to scrounge up. Threadbare bath towels had been tacked over each pane. They should block the minimal kerosene light, even in the evenings.

It wasn’t dark yet but would be soon. Her heart slammed against her rib cage, each thump pushing ice through her veins. She’d been telling herself if someone found her, she was prepared. She’d almost believed the lie.

She was a murder suspect.

But she was not a worthy adversary of Xavier Ambrose’s hired henchmen.

Roscoe growled again. Mild-mannered and loving most of the time, rottweilers were fiercely loyal protectors. Having his companionship and protection eased her mind, making it worth the extra trouble to keep him with her.