Kat Brookes

Her Texas Hero


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      Restoring Romance

      Seeking a fresh start, single mom Audra Marshall uproots her family to a home she’s purchased sight unseen. But she hadn’t counted on the house needing major repairs. Enter handsome neighbor Carter Cooper. Fixing houses is Carter’s job, but it turns into more than business when Audra allows him to help her rebuild her home. Carter’s soon falling for the sweet mom and her delightful kids. But Carter’s always been hesitant of opening his heart to love. As the cautious duo work together to transform her home, will they also find a love to last a lifetime?

      “You know what they say about the way to a man’s heart.”

      She stiffened visibly, and Carter wanted to rope the words he’d just spoken and yank them back into his mouth.

      “I should get going,” she said, pulling her van keys from the purse slung over her shoulder.

      “Audra,” he said apologetically, knowing she wasn’t looking to be part of any man’s heart. She’d made that pretty clear. Friendship was as far as anything could ever go between them. But he found himself wanting more.

      He chose his next words carefully.

      “I know what you’ve gone through and understand your need to be guarded. But the truth is, I’d like to move beyond a working relationship where you’re concerned.”

      “Carter,” she said in a panicked whisper, “please don’t.”

      “Friendship, Audra,” he said determinedly. “That’s all I’m asking for. Like you, I’m not looking for anything more right now,” he added, hoping it would ease her worry. It wasn’t a lie. He knew that there would be no “right now” with her.

      But tomorrow, or the day after… Well, that was another story.

      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 [email protected]. Facebook: Kat Brookes.

      Her Texas Hero

      Kat Brookes

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      For if you forgive others their trespasses,

      your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

      —Matthew 6:14

      To my husband, whom I adore. You are my heart.

      Thank you for your never-ending love and

      support, and for showing me that real heroes

      can be found beyond the pages of fiction.

      Contents

       Cover

       Back Cover Text

       Introduction

       About the Author

       Title Page

       Bible Verse

       Dedication

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

       Chapter Eleven

       Chapter Twelve

       Epilogue

       Dear Reader

       Extract

       Copyright

      Carter Cooper grabbed for the ringing cell phone on the truck seat beside him. A quick glance at the screen listed Nathan Cooper as the caller. Swiping his thumb over the answer button, he brought the phone to his ear.

      “Missing me already, big brother?”

      Nathan snorted. “Hardly. But I am missing the keys to my truck. You got any idea where they might have gotten to?”

      A smile quirked at the corners of Carter’s mouth. “Can you describe them to me? Might help jog my memory some.”

      “Carter,” Nathan growled impatiently.

      “What’s wrong, Nate? You can dish it out, but you can’t take it?” His brother and business partner in Cooper Construction had thought it funny to line the back of Carter’s safety goggles with black shoe polish. Carter glanced up in the rearview mirror where, beneath the mirrored lenses of his sunglasses, the remainder of what he hadn’t been able to scrub off at the job site remained.

      “It was Logan’s idea,” his brother grumbled.

      “And