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Texas Tender
2012
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4.32
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286
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Deputy Logan Slade thought he'd inherit his old friend's watermelon farm...not merely part of it. He loved Jim like a father, and Jim had loved him like a son. Logan spent half his life working at JS Melons . The business is in his blood, the farm in his heart. He is stunned when the elderly man only leaves him half interest in his farm, with the stipulation that he and his new partner remain co-owners for six months. How is he supposed to share it with the granddaughter of the woman Jim loved and lost fifty years ago—especially when Logan first meets her at Jim's funeral? Shelby Nolan thought she'd inherit something small, a token of the love Jim shared with her grandmother...not a house and field of watermelons. With no family and nothing to keep her in Houston, Shelby decides to move to the farm. She doesn't know anything about raising watermelons, but she has taken several college business and marketing classes. She believes she can help with the business side of things. Living in a rural community is a new experience, but Shelby finds the peace and quiet soothing to her battered soul. Then someone starts digging near the old oak tree in the field at night. Logan is concerned about who's out there and what they're looking for. But he's more worried about Shelby's safety. As they search for clues and try to solve the mystery, they find more than they seek—in each other. But Shelby has lost everyone she held dear, and with the exception of Jim and a few friends, Logan is cautious of close relationships. Do they have enough faith in God and trust in their love to find happiness? Buckley Texas—A small West Texas town with heartwarming heroes and heroines and a few quirky characters along the way. Give the Buckley, Texas Series a try today! Sharon Gillenwater Books CHRISTIAN CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE Buckley, Texas Series

  1. Love Song
  2. Texas Treasure
  3. Texas Tender
  4. Love Wanted, A Christmas Novella Buckley, Rolling Star Ranch Series Gideon & Kylie The Callahans of Texas
  5. Jenna's Cowboy
  6. Emily's Chance
  7. Megan's Hero Coyotes Springs, Texas Home Sweet Texas CHRISTIAN HISTORICAL ROMANCE West Texas Sweethearts—Colorado City
  8. Yours Truly ~ 1885
  9. For Love of Anna ~ 1891
  10. Cotton Pickin' Cowboy ~ 1891, Novella Willow Grove, Texas Series
  11. McKinnon's Bride
  12. Twice Blessed
  13. Standing Tall Regency Highlanders
  14. A Bride for Branderee
  15. Escape with Lady Selena Homespun Single Title Country Kiss SWEET REGENCY HISTORICAL ROMANCE The Ladies of Quality Collection
  16. Hawk's Lady
  17. Blackthorn's Heart
  18. Ryland's Love BOX SETS West Texas Sweethearts Box Set - Christian Historical Western Romance Willow Grove, Texas Box Set - Christian Historical Western Romance The Callahans of Texas Box Set - Christian Contemporary Small-town Western Romance Romance Texas Style Box Set - Christian Contemporary Small-town Western Romance Regency Highlanders Box Set - Christian Regency Historical Romance Ladies of Quality Collection - Sweet Regency Historical Romance
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Sharon Gillenwater
Author · 14 books

aka Sharon Harlow Bestselling author Sharon Gillenwater writes stories about love—between a man and a woman, of family and home, and the everlasting love of God and Jesus. She grew up on a ranch in the Rolling Plains of West Texas, near the small town of Colorado City. Marriage took her across the country, but Texas is still dear to her heart. All of her Christian contemporary romances and most of her Christian historical romances are set in small West Texas towns filled with rugged, yet tenderhearted cowboys and strong, yet compassionate women. While on a trip to England and Scotland years ago, the history and people captured her imagination. After returning home, she discovered Regency romances and another favorite time period and setting. She currently has two Christian Regency historical romances available, along with three sweet historical Regency romances. She and her husband live in a quiet, rural area of Washington state with a wonderful view of the mountains. A friend once commented, “It’s like a writer’s retreat.” Sharon agrees and is busy dreaming up stories about Texas cowboys or English and Scottish heroes and the women who win their hearts.

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