Sarah Anderson - Claimed By The Cowboy

The reunion that pits city versus country...and turns old friends to lovers.

Josh Calhoun escaped the rat race to run his family’s farming operation. But when he returns to Chicago to mediate an inheritance dispute, he’s confronted with the past: Dr. Lucinda Wilde. As his best friend’s old girlfriend, she’s always been off-limits. But his best friend is gone, and now the unavoidable attraction between them makes Josh think it is time to stake his claim...

Will being with the rugged cowboy feel like a betrayal of her sweetheart’s memory, or will his touch be this city girl’s long-awaited reawakening?

Lucinda knew that she needed to do something.

Say something, maybe even shut the door.

But Josh had just short-circuited her brain.

“I have Thai,” he said, leaning back but not stepping clear. “A bottle of California chardonnay, and some ice cream from this new place I’ve heard of—Calhoun Creamery?” He winked at her. “I hope it’s good. I got you mint chocolate chip.”

He kissed her. He remembered what her favorite kind of ice cream was.

And, more than any of that, he was here.

Josh was still standing over her, smiling down as if he was enjoying her complete and total befuddlement. “I’ll just put this in the kitchen, shall I?”

“Oh. Yes.” She gestured in the general direction of her kitchen and managed to get her door shut. She was suddenly very aware of why, exactly, having Josh at her place made her so twitchy.

It was because they were alone.

* * *

Claimed by the Cowboy is part of the Dynasties: The Newports series—Passion and chaos consume a Chicago real estate empire.

Dear Reader Dear Reader Title Page About the Author 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 Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Extract Copyright ,

Welcome to Chicago! I lived in Chicago for almost six years. Although it’s been over ten years since we left the Windy City, going back to Chicago was very much a literary homecoming for me, just like it was for Josh Calhoun.

Josh went to Chicago, fell in love and got married. But that life fell apart and he returned to the family’s dairy business in Iowa. Now he’s back for the first time in years to help out his friends, the Newports.

The last person he expects to run into is Lucy Wilde. Lucy had dated his best friend before the poor guy died of cancer and Josh and Lucy had a falling-out at the funeral. Dr. Lucinda Wilde is the preeminent cancer specialist in Chicago and in charge of Sutton Winchester’s health. When she sees Josh, Lucy’s reminded of everything she gave up back in school. She’s not sure she can handle this blast from the past, but Josh refuses to give up on their friendship a second time.

Claimed by the Cowboy is a sensual story about fighting for your dreams and falling in love. I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I enjoyed writing it. Look for other Dynasties stories for more about the Newports and the Winchesters! Be sure to stop by sarahmanderson.comand sign up for my newsletter at eepurl.com/nv39bto join me as I say, Long Live Cowboys!

Sarah

Claimed by the Cowboy

Sarah M. Anderson

www.millsandboon.co.uk

SARAH M. ANDERSON may live east of the Mississippi River, but her heart lies out West on the Great Plains. Sarah’s book A Man of Privilege won an RT Reviewers’ Choice Best Book Award in 2012.

Sarah spends her days having conversations with imaginary cowboys and American Indians. Find out more about Sarah’s love of cowboys and Indians at www.sarahmanderson.comand sign up for the new-release newsletter at www.eepurl.com/nv39b.

To Charles Griemsman, who occasionally lets me run completely wild with a story. Thank you for trusting me with your stories!

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Back Cover Text The reunion that pits city versus country...and turns old friends to lovers. Josh Calhoun escaped the rat race to run his family’s farming operation. But when he returns to Chicago to mediate an inheritance dispute, he’s confronted with the past: Dr. Lucinda Wilde. As his best friend’s old girlfriend, she’s always been off-limits. But his best friend is gone, and now the unavoidable attraction between them makes Josh think it is time to stake his claim... Will being with the rugged cowboy feel like a betrayal of her sweetheart’s memory, or will his touch be this city girl’s long-awaited reawakening?

Introduction Lucinda knew that she needed to do something. Say something, maybe even shut the door. But Josh had just short-circuited her brain. “I have Thai,” he said, leaning back but not stepping clear. “A bottle of California chardonnay, and some ice cream from this new place I’ve heard of—Calhoun Creamery?” He winked at her. “I hope it’s good. I got you mint chocolate chip.” He kissed her. He remembered what her favorite kind of ice cream was. And, more than any of that, he was here. Josh was still standing over her, smiling down as if he was enjoying her complete and total befuddlement. “I’ll just put this in the kitchen, shall I?” “Oh. Yes.” She gestured in the general direction of her kitchen and managed to get her door shut. She was suddenly very aware of why, exactly, having Josh at her place made her so twitchy. It was because they were alone. * * * Claimed by the Cowboy is part of the Dynasties: The Newports series—Passion and chaos consume a Chicago real estate empire.

Dear Reader Dear Reader Dear Reader Title Page About the Author 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 Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Extract Copyright , Welcome to Chicago! I lived in Chicago for almost six years. Although it’s been over ten years since we left the Windy City, going back to Chicago was very much a literary homecoming for me, just like it was for Josh Calhoun. Josh went to Chicago, fell in love and got married. But that life fell apart and he returned to the family’s dairy business in Iowa. Now he’s back for the first time in years to help out his friends, the Newports. The last person he expects to run into is Lucy Wilde. Lucy had dated his best friend before the poor guy died of cancer and Josh and Lucy had a falling-out at the funeral. Dr. Lucinda Wilde is the preeminent cancer specialist in Chicago and in charge of Sutton Winchester’s health. When she sees Josh, Lucy’s reminded of everything she gave up back in school. She’s not sure she can handle this blast from the past, but Josh refuses to give up on their friendship a second time. Claimed by the Cowboy is a sensual story about fighting for your dreams and falling in love. I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I enjoyed writing it. Look for other Dynasties stories for more about the Newports and the Winchesters! Be sure to stop by sarahmanderson.com and sign up for my newsletter at eepurl.com/nv39b to join me as I say, Long Live Cowboys! Sarah

Title Page Claimed by the Cowboy Sarah M. Anderson www.millsandboon.co.uk

About the Author SARAH M. ANDERSON may live east of the Mississippi River, but her heart lies out West on the Great Plains. Sarah’s book A Man of Privilege won an RT Reviewers’ Choice Best Book Award in 2012. Sarah spends her days having conversations with imaginary cowboys and American Indians. Find out more about Sarah’s love of cowboys and Indians at www.sarahmanderson.com and sign up for the new-release newsletter at www.eepurl.com/nv39b .

Dedication To Charles Griemsman, who occasionally lets me run completely wild with a story. Thank you for trusting me with your stories!