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A Hero's Desire (Heroes of the Flint Hills Book 4) Kindle Edition
He had one job only…
Cash Aiken has devoted his life to protecting others, first as part of an elite Navy SEALS unit, then as a bodyguard for the top security agency in the nation. He never expected to fall for his latest asset, a woman more innocent-girl-next-door than Country Music Superdiva, or that a frozen moment of inattention would nearly cost her life – and his career. Broken and alone, he accepts a chance at a new life at Resolution Ranch, only to discover the woman who’s never left his heart is masquerading as a stablehand.
Can he protect her when it matters most?
Kaycee Starr is done with the music biz. Done with crazed fans, overbearing managers, and thanks to a heartbreaking medical diagnosis, done with singing for good. Desperate for a chance to start over, she disappears to a place the paparazzi would never think to look – Prairie, Kansas. But her job at Resolution Ranch is more than she anticipated, starting with the gentle giant Cash Aiken who immediately takes her under his wing. By day, he’s her rock and by night… he brings every love song she’s written to life.
But when Kaycee’s cover is blown by someone at the ranch and Cash puts everything on the line for the sweet, strong woman he loves, will it be enough to protect her? And more importantly, their hearts?
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateFebruary 27, 2018
- File size2094 KB
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"This was a wonderful story about the healing power of love. As I have said each time I have read Tessa's books, this one and the others she has written are worthy of a place on your must read list." - Jami, Goodreads
"This was a fun, emotional, heartwarming, and steamy read. This is another great addition to this series." - BookSnuggle, Goodreads
About the Author
Troy Duran is an experienced voice-over artist with an extensive background in radio. He has narrated more than thirty audiobooks, in genres ranging from historical fiction and horror to romance and thrillers.
Tessa Layne is the USA Today bestselling author of the Heroes of Resolution Ranch series and the Cowboys of the Flint Hills series.
Product details
- ASIN : B078HTYFC5
- Publisher : Shady Layne Media (February 27, 2018)
- Publication date : February 27, 2018
- Language : English
- File size : 2094 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 234 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #857,106 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #12,307 in Military Romance (Kindle Store)
- #12,678 in Western & Frontier Romance eBooks
- #16,138 in Military Romance (Books)
- Customer Reviews:
About the author
Tessa Layne is a five-time USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance across many genres. Known for her high heat "emotionally searing and uplifting" story lines, Tessa’s books take you on an adventure of the heart from the rugged and remote Kansas Flint Hills to the big-city boardroom. Additional pen names include TS Layne (billionaires) and coming in 2024, Tessa Snow (dark fantasy romance). Tessa lives in the heart of the Rocky Mountains with her husband, daughters, and two unruly cats. When she’s not writing, you can find her outside chatting up the bees in her garden, hunting for berries in the woods, or playing in the snow.
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Customers enjoyed the book's readability, storyline, and romance. They found the book engaging, with a great storyline and emotional depth. The characters were well-developed and relatable, making the story feel like a true love story. Readers appreciated the author's writing style, which was heartfelt and engaging. Overall, the book made them feel part of the town.
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Customers enjoy the book. They say it's a great read with an engaging storyline and happy ending. Readers recommend reading the series in order for the best experience.
"...Tessa’s books are standalone but are so much better reading in order. Her writing style is incredible...." Read more
"I loved loved this book. The books in this series just keep getting better. I absolutely loved Cash and Kate's story...." Read more
"...The two are drawn to each and end up deeply in love. Fantastic read." Read more
"Loved, loved, loved it!!! Tessa Layne certainly knows how to tell a story. I have read them all, and she never disappoints...." Read more
Customers enjoy the storyline. They find it engaging with a strong hero and heroine, a happy ending, and emotional drama. The romance is steamy and suspenseful, with plenty of action.
"I loved loved loved Cash and Kate's story. It was beautiful and full of substance...." Read more
"...aka country music superdiva Kaycee Starr as their story unfolds in a whirlwind of emotion, some family drama, and steamy romance...." Read more
"...I absolutely loved Cash and Kate's story. These two are perfect for each other. The story captivated me and left me with a smile." Read more
"I really loved continuing the story from previous books. Yes, there is some strong language but that aside it's a great story...." Read more
Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They mention a sensual, beautiful, loving relationship. The two characters are described as perfect for each other.
"...Cash invites her for a steak dinner and that starts a very sensual, beautiful, loving relationship...." Read more
"...Thank you as always Tessa for writing such amazing men and women. I love how you portray the individual who served in the military...." Read more
"...story unfolds in a whirlwind of emotion, some family drama, and steamy romance...." Read more
"...I absolutely loved Cash and Kate's story. These two are perfect for each other. The story captivated me and left me with a smile." Read more
Customers enjoy the well-developed characters and strong heroine in this book. It's an engaging story based on real-life horse and hero work.
"...Her writing style is incredible. She does a wonderful job of introducing characters with just enough information that you feel like you’ve none them..." Read more
"...next in this beautifully written novel that was inspired by the real work of horses and heroes...." Read more
"...Tessa Payne can bring the heat, but more than that she brings characters to life, makes you want that in your life!..." Read more
"Well written story and well developed characters! Those are the most important things to me in a book!..." Read more
Customers find the book engaging and full of substance. It makes them feel part of the town.
"I loved loved loved Cash and Kate's story. It was beautiful and full of substance...." Read more
"...It really pulls you in and I just couldn't put it down." Read more
"...You transported me to Resolution Ranch and made me feel part of the town...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's writing style. They find it beautifully written and engaging, with an emotional tone that draws them in.
"...Her writing style is incredible...." Read more
"...a book by Ms. Layne because she never disappoints and writes with so much love and emotion, you are drawn right into the middle of the action...." Read more
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Top reviews from the United States
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018Kate needed to get away after firing her agent, she wants to do something besides sit around resting her voice. Her best friend Cheyenne suggests Prairie, she works the Walnut Valley Festival there every year and really loves the people.
Cash knows who their new hand 'Kate' is right from the start. He wonders why Kaycee Starr is there and using an alias. But he also finds himself seeking her out. They first enjoy ice cream and playing cards, when she can't talk.
Cash invites her for a steak dinner and that starts a very sensual, beautiful, loving relationship.
Now Travis has some problems stemming from having information withheld from him, especially after Kate's identity is leaked in a video hacked from Emma's stolen phone.
However, no one has more problems when this information leaks than Kate aka Kaycee Starr. With everything out in the open, she has decisions to make. Decisions about her future without the concerts, her mother's harping and without her manipulative agent but maybe with a certain cowboy named Cash.
Family drama in the form of her overbearing mother, love and support from her best friend Cheyenne and best of all lots of love and affection from Cash!
I laughed, I cried and couldn't put this book down. I really love the way these books intertwine with the Cowboy's of the Flint Hills series.
I hope Cheyenne has a book in the future, she should be close to her best friend.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2018Cash and Kate are both staying at Resolution Ranch. Cash is invited by Travis Kincaid to help get the ranch ready for the opening. Kate is laying low and healing from throat surgery. Although they came separately to the ranch, they’re both there to find out if they have what it takes to trust themselves and others.
Cash is finding it hard to forgive himself for things that he has done in his past. He feels he’s let down his family, friends, former boss, and even a client because of his past actions. He can’t trust himself. He needs to find peace. Can he do it at the ranch?
Kaycee is a Country singer who has a stalker. Her best friend arranges for her to hide out on the ranch as a stable hand. No one knows who she is and why she’s there. Kaycee aka Kate has also had vocal surgery and has been advised not to talk. She needs to rest her voice. She loves being on the farm and is enjoying the peace and quiet. She needs to figure out what’s next in her life if her voice doesn’t come back.
When Cash and Kate meet it’s like two halves becoming a whole. They truly complete each other. They’re helping each other heal without even realizing it. When things start to escalate, Cash and Kate need to make decisions that could affect the ranch.
Tessa’s books are standalone but are so much better reading in order. Her writing style is incredible. She does a wonderful job of introducing characters with just enough information that you feel like you’ve none them forever. The information never seems to be the same as in the other books in the series. So the characters seem to be fresh and new, (even if you already know them). Tessa’s books seem to take me through every emotion. The best part is after reading her books I feel like love is possible for everyone.
I originally received this as an arc (advanced readers copy) .....BUT, once again I finished and had to buy and add this to my collection. This is a must have series. Thank you as always Tessa for writing such amazing men and women. I love how you portray the individual who served in the military. My wish is that all Veterans get the help and guidance they need to make them feel at peace with themselves. They deserve that much.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2020I loved loved loved Cash and Kate's story. It was beautiful and full of substance. I loved that it took time to build and the end result was something worth waiting for. Kate was made for Cash, and vise versa. I loved that we still got to hear about the other characters. I hope that continued in this series.
I can't wait to hear about Jason. Please don't forget about Colton, I want to hear that story
- Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2018I was hooked immediately and couldn't put the book down or turn the pages fast enough to see what would happen next in this beautifully written novel that was inspired by the real work of horses and heroes. I felt I was with former Navy SEAL Cash Aiken now employed by Resolution Ranch, and Kate Montgomery aka country music superdiva Kaycee Starr as their story unfolds in a whirlwind of emotion, some family drama, and steamy romance. I am always excited when I am able to read a book by Ms. Layne because she never disappoints and writes with so much love and emotion, you are drawn right into the middle of the action. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book and then purchased a copy for my keeper library.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019The story of Cash & Kate is so hot you might need a cold shower! Tessa Payne can bring the heat, but more than that she brings characters to life, makes you want that in your life! But she also keeps the characters from the first two books going on! If you love got romantic veteran reads then read this series! I'm ready for book four.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020I loved loved this book. The books in this series just keep getting better. I absolutely loved Cash and Kate's story. These two are perfect for each other. The story captivated me and left me with a smile.
Top reviews from other countries
- Sharon NobleReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the ranch!
I love the way that the ranch works & brings people together. Glad this couple made it through all the ups & downs of life!
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JanananaReviewed in Germany on July 2, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Erstklassige Sommerlektüre
Gebe zu, dass ich Tessa Layne erst vor kurzen in einem Sammelband entdeckt habe und das Buch hat mich neugierig gemacht, auf weitere Bücher der Autorin.
Auch dieses Buch ist wunderbar geschrieben und relativ (tja - Superstar des Country ist natürlich keine "normale" Tätigkeit) realitätsnah.
Es gibt daher normale Dialoge und kein gestelztes Herumgelaber :-)
Ich fand es toll und habe gleich den nächsten Band der Autorin in Angriff genommen.
- DavidReviewed in Australia on March 5, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot Read
A hot little read that caught your attention right from the beginning, until the end. It just had the right blend of suspense, hot HEA and romance. A light but entertaining read. Will read more of the authors books going forward.
- Mrs Norma MacKinnonReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Super stories
I have enjoyed dreading this series of stories and have kept them on my kindle to read again.