The Lawman
Patricia Potter
1876 Colorado is home to some wild characters. And Samantha Blair is one of them. After all, how many girls find themselves being raised by outlaws? But she's happy…until U.S. Marshal Jared Evans comes to town. He's got one thing on his mind–revenge. And unfortunately, it's Sam's adoptive father he's after.Luckily, Samantha's a crack shot. The good thing? She only hits Jared's leg. The bad thing? He makes her insides quiver and melt like she never knew was possible….Still, Jared's out for her family's blood. She has to stop him. And if it means keeping the good marshal on his back–and in her bed–well then, Sam will just have to do what needs to be done.Even if she loses her heart in the process…
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“Patricia Potter is a master storyteller, a powerful weaver of romantic tales.”
—New York Times bestselling author
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“Pat Potter writes romantic adventure like nobody else.”
—New York Times bestselling author
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“Patricia Potter looks deeply into the human soul and finds the best and brightest in each character. This is what romance is all about.”
—RT Book Reviews
“When a historical romance (gets) the Potter treatment, the story line is pure action and excitement and the characters are wonderful.”
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“One of the romance genre’s finest talents.”
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“Pat Potter proves herself a gifted writer-as-artisan, creating a rich fabric of strong characters whose wit and intelligence will enthrall even as their adventures entertain.”
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“It’s Potter’s unique gift for creating unforgettable characters and delving into the deepest parts of their hearts that endears her to readers.”
—RT Book Reviews
Dear Reader,
I’m overjoyed to return to my Western roots after visits to other historical venues and romantic suspense. And when I was offered a chance to write for Harlequin Blaze, well, how could I resist?
My hero and heroine, Jared and Samantha, have long haunted me. In truth, they have been demanding my attention for nearly eight years. I’ve ignored them until now, promising them their day. And this is it.
Sam and Jared are one of the strongest pairs I’ve ever brought to life. She’s the adopted daughter of an outlaw she dearly loves, and Jared is a marshal with a personal vendetta against that same outlaw.
Samantha will do anything, including shooting Jared, to save the man who protected her for most of her life. Jared will do anything to hang the man he believes responsible for the murder of someone dear to him, even if it means breaking the heart of a woman he’s coming to love.
Don’t miss the fireworks!
Patricia Potter
The Lawman
Patricia Potter
www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Patricia Potter is a bestselling and award-winning author of more than sixty books. Her Western romances have received numerous awards, including an RT Book Reviews Storyteller of the Year, Career Achievement Award for Western Historical Romance and Best Hero of the Year. She is a seven-time RITA
Award finalist for RWA and a three-time Maggie winner. She is a past president of the Romance Writers of America.
For Carolyn, Barbara and Phyllis for their patience, support and really good advice. I love you guys.
Contents
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
