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A Temporary Family

By Sherri Shackelford
A Temporary Family by Sherri Shackelford digital book - Fable

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A former soldier just wants solitude, but a stranded beauty needs his protection—and his services as a pretend husband . . .

When Tilly Hargreaves and her three nieces are stranded at his small stagecoach station in an abandoned Nebraska town and threatened by outlaws, Nolan West must protect them. And the only way he can do that is by pretending he’s married to Tilly. But can the former solider, whose only wish is for solitude, stop himself from growing attached to his temporary family?

Tilly knows the charade is necessary to keep her and the girls safe, but now her heart is in danger. The longer she pretends the stoic station agent is her husband, the more genuine their union feels. Nolan believes he’s better off alone, but Tilly’s certain that if he’d only open his heart to his make-believe family, he’d want to claim them as his for real . . .

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“Oh boy, where do I start? I will admit, I read this a while back but I just never got around to reviewing it. Why do it now? After all this time? Because this book was a heart tugger. I can honestly say that it can go on my list of all time favorites. My heart pounded and I just had to keep turning pages. Sherri plants you in a compelling, gripping story with dynamic characters that you can truly find yourself relating to. Tilly believes she is flighty... and is told so. Her vivacious personality was a breath of fresh air and I found that I related to her on a deep level. Nolan is man who definitely needs someone like Tilly in his life. Someone to mess with his neatly kept routine and bring a little umph back to him. He will pull at your heart and make you fall immediately in love with him and his story. Sherri keeps the story going with just enough danger and romance to make you want more. The storyline is quite unlike most that I have read and really places a twist on things. Who doesn't love some outlaw action? Looking for a wonderfully moving read? This is your book for sure!!!”

About Sherri Shackelford

A former naval reservist with a top-secret security clearance, Sherri Shackelford writes rapid-fire suspense featuring captivating characters and heart-pounding romance. She's authored more than a dozen novels, including both contemporary suspense and historical romance. Visit her at sherrishackelford.com or sherri@sherrishackelford.com.

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