Janice Maynard - Triplets For The Texan

When the man who got away delivers shocking baby news… Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard!

Simone Parker will soon be a single mom, thanks to a sperm donor. But when the doctor tells her not one but three babies are on the way, Simone is floored. Especially since the good doctor is none other than the first love who broke her heart, Troy “Hutch” Hutchinson.

Touched by tragedy on an overseas humanitarian mission, Hutch has returned a changed man. What hasn’t changed is the fiery chemistry he shares with Simone. But will Simone’s secret reason for conceiving destroy their second chance?

“You’re a gorgeous man.

With a kind heart. I’m sure I won’t be the only woman in Royal who appreciates your sterling qualities.”

“Aw, hell. You’re making fun of me, aren’t you?”

“Maybe a little.” She smiled gently. “Six months ago your virtue might have been in danger. But now I have three babies to consider. Their welfare has to come before anything else in my life.”

“Even romance?”

“Especially romance.”

“Then I guess we’ve cleared the air.”

“I guess we have.”

“I should go,” he said. But he didn’t move.

Simone stood up, swaying a bit before she steadied herself with a hand on the back of the chair. “Yes, you should.”

Squaring his shoulders, he nodded. The urge to kiss her was overpowering.

She kept a hand on the chair, either because she felt faint or because she intended to use it as a shield. Either way, it didn’t matter. He wanted to taste her more than he wanted his next breath.

* * *

Triplets for the Texanis part of the series Texas Cattleman’s Club: Blackmail—No secret—or heart— is safe in Royal, Texas...

Triplets for the Texan

Janice Maynard

www.millsandboon.co.uk

USA TODAY bestselling author JANICE MAYNARDloved books and writing even as a child. But it took multiple rejections before she sold her first manuscript. Since 2002, she has written over forty-five books and novellas. Janice lives in east Tennessee with her husband, Charles. They love hiking, traveling and spending time with family.

You can connect with Janice at:

www.janicemaynard.com, Twitter.com/janicemaynard, Facebook.com/janicemaynardreaderpage, Facebook.com/janicesmaynardand Instagram.com/janicemaynard.

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Back Cover Text When the man who got away delivers shocking baby news… Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard! Simone Parker will soon be a single mom, thanks to a sperm donor. But when the doctor tells her not one but three babies are on the way, Simone is floored. Especially since the good doctor is none other than the first love who broke her heart, Troy “Hutch” Hutchinson. Touched by tragedy on an overseas humanitarian mission, Hutch has returned a changed man. What hasn’t changed is the fiery chemistry he shares with Simone. But will Simone’s secret reason for conceiving destroy their second chance?

Introduction “You’re a gorgeous man. With a kind heart. I’m sure I won’t be the only woman in Royal who appreciates your sterling qualities.” “Aw, hell. You’re making fun of me, aren’t you?” “Maybe a little.” She smiled gently. “Six months ago your virtue might have been in danger. But now I have three babies to consider. Their welfare has to come before anything else in my life.” “Even romance?” “Especially romance.” “Then I guess we’ve cleared the air.” “I guess we have.” “I should go,” he said. But he didn’t move. Simone stood up, swaying a bit before she steadied herself with a hand on the back of the chair. “Yes, you should.” Squaring his shoulders, he nodded. The urge to kiss her was overpowering. She kept a hand on the chair, either because she felt faint or because she intended to use it as a shield. Either way, it didn’t matter. He wanted to taste her more than he wanted his next breath. * * * Triplets for the Texan is part of the series Texas Cattleman’s Club: Blackmail—No secret—or heart— is safe in Royal, Texas...

Title Page Triplets for the Texan Janice Maynard www.millsandboon.co.uk

About the Author USA TODAY bestselling author JANICE MAYNARD loved books and writing even as a child. But it took multiple rejections before she sold her first manuscript. Since 2002, she has written over forty-five books and novellas. Janice lives in east Tennessee with her husband, Charles. They love hiking, traveling and spending time with family. You can connect with Janice at: www.janicemaynard.com , Twitter.com/janicemaynard , Facebook.com/janicemaynardreaderpage , Facebook.com/janicesmaynard and Instagram.com/janicemaynard .

Dedication For Charles Griemsman, editor extraordinaire. Thanks for all your hard work and your commitment to making stories shine. The Texas Cattleman’s Club wouldn’t be the same without you!

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One

Royal, Texas, was a great place to call home. Running her own ad agency, being a member of the esteemed Texas Cattleman’s Club and maintaining a hectic social life kept Simone Parker plenty busy. Busy enough not to worry about the ghosts of lost loves.

Today, her luck had run out. Five years. It had been five long years since she’d last laid eyes on Troy Hutchinson. Now here she sat in a freezing exam room at Royal Memorial, naked but for a thin paper hospital gown, and in walked the man who broke her heart. Pressing her knees together instinctively, she gripped the edge of the exam table and blurted out the first thing that came to her mind.

“Where’s Dr. Markman?”

Hutch—almost nobody called him Troy—stared at her impassively. “He took a position in Houston. I’m the new head of the maternal-fetal medicine department.”

Made sense. Royal’s state-of-the-art hospital hired only the best.

It occurred to her that Hutch didn’t look at all surprised to see her. But then again, he’d obviously glanced at her chart before entering the room. He was as gorgeous as ever—chocolate eyes, closely cropped black hair and mocha skin. The only thing missing was his killer smile.

Tall and lean, in his physical prime, the man was impressive even without the lab coat. Wearing it, he exuded authority and masculinity. Making Simone feel small and stupid.

Her stomach curled with nausea. Today’s situation was volatile enough without having to confront old lovers. As if the term applied. She’d been a twenty-two-year-old virgin when she and Hutch first hooked up. She’d had only one relationship after that, and it had been brief and unexceptional.