Kat Brookes - The Rancher's Baby Surprise

A cowboy to her rescue...

Creating a family through Bent Creek Blessings

Since losing his childhood sweetheart, cowboy Garrett Wade has avoided emotional entanglements. But when he comes across pregnant Hannah Sanders stuck in a flash flood—and in labor—it’s Garrett to the rescue. He becomes fiercely protective of the single mom and her son. Inviting her to stay at his family ranch seems natural, but can Garrett release the heartache of his past?

KAT BROOKESis an award-winning author and past Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® Award finalist. She is married to her childhood sweetheart and has been blessed with two beautiful daughters. She loves writing stories that can both make you smile and touch your heart. Kat is represented by Michelle Grajkowski with 3 Seas Literary Agency. Read more about Kat and her upcoming releases at katbrookes.com. Email her at katbrookes@comcast.net. Facebook: Kat Brookes.

Also by Kat Brookes Contents Cover Back Cover Text About the Author Booklist Title Page Copyright Introduction Bible Verse Dedication Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Extract About the Publisher

Bent Creek Blessings

The Cowboy’s Little Girl

The Rancher’s Baby Surprise

Texas Sweethearts

Her Texas Hero

His Holiday Matchmaker

Their Second Chance Love

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The Rancher’s Baby Surprise

Kat Brookes

www.millsandboon.co.uk

ISBN: 978-1-474-09046-9

THE RANCHER’S BABY SURPRISE

© 2018 Kimberly Duffy

Published in Great Britain 2018

by Mills & Boon, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF

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“Hold out your arms and I’ll hand him over to you,” Hannah said with a reassuring smile.

Garrett did as she said, feeling an overwhelming sense of awe as she settled the babe into his outstretched arms. So, this was what becoming someone’s father would have felt like.

“Now bring him to your chest,” Hannah coached softly.

As he settled the towel-swaddled infant against his chest, Garrett felt his heart swell.

“I’d like to name him after you,” Hannah said, her eyes drifting shut.

Garrett’s gaze snapped up, her words taking him by surprise.

“That is, if it’s all right with you,” she mumbled sleepily.

“I’d be honored,” he said. Truth was, he couldn’t have been more honored. It wasn’t as if he’d ever have children of his own to pass his name down to.

“Garrett Austin,” Hannah said with a sigh. Her soft, even breathing told him she had finally fallen into an exhausted slumber.

Garrett looked down at the precious bundle he held in his arms and smiled. “Welcome to the world, Garrett Austin Myers.”

And they that know thy name

will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord,

hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

—Psalms 9:10

I’d like to thank Harlequin for the opportunity I’ve been given to share my stories with so many of its wonderful readers. It was a dream of mine for a very long time to write for Harlequin, and now I am living that dream. I’d like to thank Melissa Endlich for bringing me into the Love Inspired family, the editing department, my cover artist and Harlequin’s fabulous marketing crew. Lastly, I’d like to extend a very warm welcome to my new editor, Carly Silver. Thank you for your time and input with this story. I look forward to publishing many more books with you in the future.

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Back Cover Text A cowboy to her rescue... Creating a family through Bent Creek Blessings Since losing his childhood sweetheart, cowboy Garrett Wade has avoided emotional entanglements. But when he comes across pregnant Hannah Sanders stuck in a flash flood—and in labor—it’s Garrett to the rescue. He becomes fiercely protective of the single mom and her son. Inviting her to stay at his family ranch seems natural, but can Garrett release the heartache of his past?

About the Author KAT BROOKES is an award-winning author and past Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® Award finalist. She is married to her childhood sweetheart and has been blessed with two beautiful daughters. She loves writing stories that can both make you smile and touch your heart. Kat is represented by Michelle Grajkowski with 3 Seas Literary Agency. Read more about Kat and her upcoming releases at katbrookes.com . Email her at katbrookes@comcast.net. Facebook: Kat Brookes.

Booklist Also by Kat Brookes Contents Cover Back Cover Text About the Author Booklist Title Page Copyright Introduction Bible Verse Dedication Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Extract About the Publisher Bent Creek Blessings The Cowboy’s Little Girl The Rancher’s Baby Surprise Texas Sweethearts Her Texas Hero His Holiday Matchmaker Their Second Chance Love Discover more at millsandboon.co.uk .

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Copyright ISBN: 978-1-474-09046-9 THE RANCHER’S BABY SURPRISE © 2018 Kimberly Duffy Published in Great Britain 2018 by Mills & Boon, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.