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Katy arrives home in rural Arkansas on the run from debts her now-dead druggie husband incurred with a mob character, who wants Katy to pay those debts.

She is met by an old friend, Ben, who has his own demons to get rid of. Can Ben protect Katy from the mob? Can either of them learn to enjoy each other as foretold by Ben’s grandfather, a seventh son of a seventh son, who claims to see the future?

Kinfolk is a great story, well told, with suspense and intrigue around every corner. Former SEAL Ben has to call on all his old training and cunning to keep Katy safe. I liked all the characters, even the ditzy nail tech wife of Ben’s cousin. The pathos of watching Ben’s grandfather fade away is well told and evocative of the feelings any reader has had at the death of a loved one.

This is a great read, whether you are a mystery/adventure or a romance fan or both. It’s small town Wal-Mart chic at its best, as anyone who has ever lived in a small town will recognize.

Click hereClick hereClick here When Katherine Vaughn flees California, she returns home to her native Arkansas, a place she barely remembers. As she settles in at the family farm with her aunt, she finds herself growing closer to her late cousin's husband, Ben Hatfield. Ben is a lot more than the country bumpkin she first takes him to be and when the men who threatened her follow her to Arkansas he will rely on his skills as a former Navy SEAL to protect her. As their feelings toward one another grow, so does the danger and in the end, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen or if anyone will be safe. Katherine’s life is in jeopardy as she wonders if there is any hope left in her heart. Kinfolk is a novel about the power of love and the strength of family ties.         As he anticipated, her bedroom light was on and the porch light shone into the darkness. He cut the engine and rolled to a quiet stop. He didn’t want to awaken Ruby and he hoped that she was long asleep. Katy opened the door before he reached it and light from a single lamp in the living room illuminated her face. The flannel gown she wore was opaque but he could see the curves of her body beneath the cloth. She cupped his face in both hands. “You’re cold. Come in. Are you hungry?” He put his hands over hers and nodded. “You’re what I’m hungry for.” As he had waited hours to do, he devoured her mouth with his, desire flooding his veins. His kiss was an unspoken question, an invitation and as her body surged toward him, he felt her answer. A living force spun between them and drew them together. His hands moved over her shoulders in a caress then dropped to her breasts, nothing but flannel separating them from his touch. She moved with somnolent pleasure and pulled the gown over her head. It fell to the floor and he kicked it away as her hands moved over his torso, her fingers unbuttoned his shirt. He stripped away his jeans and stepped out of his boots. His hands explored her body as his mouth sought hers again and again. In tandem, they sank to the rug that covered the floor and without restraint he plunged into her with powerful need. Her legs wrapped around his body and together their passion spiraled toward a climax that shattered them both. Spent, they lay together on the rug. He nuzzled her lips, her nose, her cheeks, and her neck. He heard her whispers, the soft endearments mingling with tiny sounds of pleasure. Only the fear that Ruby might come downstairs and find them spurred him to sit up. He groped for his scattered clothing and dressed. Still naked, Katherine stood before him. She buried her head against his chest and sighed, a rich, full sound of contentment. “You must be really hungry now.” Laughter bubbled up within and he nodded. At the crook of her finger, he followed and ate three thick sandwiches. Her wide smiles gave him joy each time he looked at her, now clad in her gown. He would not remember later what they talked about but he would recall the laughter. After a shared piece of cake, he reminded her that he had to go and she nodded as her smile faded. “I don’t know what you’ve done to me, honey, but I like it.” He rubbed his chin against the top of her head. With the slightest inclination, he’d have her on the floor again but he had heard the floorboards creak upstairs and restrained his urge. “It’s late and you must be tired.” “Good night Ben. Sweet dreams.” MR Review Rating: Reviewer: Alberta Review: Katy arrives home in rural Arkansas on the run from debts her now-dead druggie husband incurred with a mob character, who wants Katy to pay those debts. She is met by an old friend, Ben, who has his own demons to get rid of. Can Ben protect Katy from the mob? Can either of them learn to enjoy each other as foretold by Ben’s grandfather, a seventh son of a seventh son, who claims to see the future? Kinfolk is a great story, well told, with suspense and intrigue around every corner. Former SEAL Ben has to call on all his old training and cunning to keep Katy safe. I liked all the characters, even the ditzy nail tech wife of Ben’s cousin. The pathos of watching Ben’s grandfather fade away is well told and evocative of the feelings any reader has had at the death of a loved one. This is a great read, whether you are a mystery/adventure or a romance fan or both. It’s small town Wal-Mart chic at its best, as anyone who has ever lived in a small town will recognize.

Click hereClick hereClick here When Katherine Vaughn flees California, she returns home to her native Arkansas, a place she barely remembers. As she settles in at the family farm with her aunt, she finds herself growing closer to her late cousin's husband, Ben Hatfield. Ben is a lot more than the country bumpkin she first takes him to be and when the men who threatened her follow her to Arkansas he will rely on his skills as a former Navy SEAL to protect her. As their feelings toward one another grow, so does the danger and in the end, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen or if anyone will be safe. Katherine’s life is in jeopardy as she wonders if there is any hope left in her heart. Kinfolk is a novel about the power of love and the strength of family ties.         As he anticipated, her bedroom light was on and the porch light shone into the darkness. He cut the engine and rolled to a quiet stop. He didn’t want to awaken Ruby and he hoped that she was long asleep. Katy opened the door before he reached it and light from a single lamp in the living room illuminated her face. The flannel gown she wore was opaque but he could see the curves of her body beneath the cloth. She cupped his face in both hands. “You’re cold. Come in. Are you hungry?” He put his hands over hers and nodded. “You’re what I’m hungry for.” As he had waited hours to do, he devoured her mouth with his, desire flooding his veins. His kiss was an unspoken question, an invitation and as her body surged toward him, he felt her answer. A living force spun between them and drew them together. His hands moved over her shoulders in a caress then dropped to her breasts, nothing but flannel separating them from his touch. She moved with somnolent pleasure and pulled the gown over her head. It fell to the floor and he kicked it away as her hands moved over his torso, her fingers unbuttoned his shirt. He stripped away his jeans and stepped out of his boots. His hands explored her body as his mouth sought hers again and again. In tandem, they sank to the rug that covered the floor and without restraint he plunged into her with powerful need. Her legs wrapped around his body and together their passion spiraled toward a climax that shattered them both. Spent, they lay together on the rug. He nuzzled her lips, her nose, her cheeks, and her neck. He heard her whispers, the soft endearments mingling with tiny sounds of pleasure. Only the fear that Ruby might come downstairs and find them spurred him to sit up. He groped for his scattered clothing and dressed. Still naked, Katherine stood before him. She buried her head against his chest and sighed, a rich, full sound of contentment. “You must be really hungry now.” Laughter bubbled up within and he nodded. At the crook of her finger, he followed and ate three thick sandwiches. Her wide smiles gave him joy each time he looked at her, now clad in her gown. He would not remember later what they talked about but he would recall the laughter. After a shared piece of cake, he reminded her that he had to go and she nodded as her smile faded. “I don’t know what you’ve done to me, honey, but I like it.” He rubbed his chin against the top of her head. With the slightest inclination, he’d have her on the floor again but he had heard the floorboards creak upstairs and restrained his urge. “It’s late and you must be tired.” “Good night Ben. Sweet dreams.” MR Review Rating: Reviewer: Alberta Review: Katy arrives home in rural Arkansas on the run from debts her now-dead druggie husband incurred with a mob character, who wants Katy to pay those debts. She is met by an old friend, Ben, who has his own demons to get rid of. Can Ben protect Katy from the mob? Can either of them learn to enjoy each other as foretold by Ben’s grandfather, a seventh son of a seventh son, who claims to see the future? Kinfolk is a great story, well told, with suspense and intrigue around every corner. Former SEAL Ben has to call on all his old training and cunning to keep Katy safe. I liked all the characters, even the ditzy nail tech wife of Ben’s cousin. The pathos of watching Ben’s grandfather fade away is well told and evocative of the feelings any reader has had at the death of a loved one. This is a great read, whether you are a mystery/adventure or a romance fan or both. It’s small town Wal-Mart chic at its best, as anyone who has ever lived in a small town will recognize.

Click hereClick hereClick here When Katherine Vaughn flees California, she returns home to her native Arkansas, a place she barely remembers. As she settles in at the family farm with her aunt, she finds herself growing closer to her late cousin's husband, Ben Hatfield. Ben is a lot more than the country bumpkin she first takes him to be and when the men who threatened her follow her to Arkansas he will rely on his skills as a former Navy SEAL to protect her. As their feelings toward one another grow, so does the danger and in the end, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen or if anyone will be safe. Katherine’s life is in jeopardy as she wonders if there is any hope left in her heart. Kinfolk is a novel about the power of love and the strength of family ties.         As he anticipated, her bedroom light was on and the porch light shone into the darkness. He cut the engine and rolled to a quiet stop. He didn’t want to awaken Ruby and he hoped that she was long asleep. Katy opened the door before he reached it and light from a single lamp in the living room illuminated her face. The flannel gown she wore was opaque but he could see the curves of her body beneath the cloth. She cupped his face in both hands. “You’re cold. Come in. Are you hungry?” He put his hands over hers and nodded. “You’re what I’m hungry for.” As he had waited hours to do, he devoured her mouth with his, desire flooding his veins. His kiss was an unspoken question, an invitation and as her body surged toward him, he felt her answer. A living force spun between them and drew them together. His hands moved over her shoulders in a caress then dropped to her breasts, nothing but flannel separating them from his touch. She moved with somnolent pleasure and pulled the gown over her head. It fell to the floor and he kicked it away as her hands moved over his torso, her fingers unbuttoned his shirt. He stripped away his jeans and stepped out of his boots. His hands explored her body as his mouth sought hers again and again. In tandem, they sank to the rug that covered the floor and without restraint he plunged into her with powerful need. Her legs wrapped around his body and together their passion spiraled toward a climax that shattered them both. Spent, they lay together on the rug. He nuzzled her lips, her nose, her cheeks, and her neck. He heard her whispers, the soft endearments mingling with tiny sounds of pleasure. Only the fear that Ruby might come downstairs and find them spurred him to sit up. He groped for his scattered clothing and dressed. Still naked, Katherine stood before him. She buried her head against his chest and sighed, a rich, full sound of contentment. “You must be really hungry now.” Laughter bubbled up within and he nodded. At the crook of her finger, he followed and ate three thick sandwiches. Her wide smiles gave him joy each time he looked at her, now clad in her gown. He would not remember later what they talked about but he would recall the laughter. After a shared piece of cake, he reminded her that he had to go and she nodded as her smile faded. “I don’t know what you’ve done to me, honey, but I like it.” He rubbed his chin against the top of her head. With the slightest inclination, he’d have her on the floor again but he had heard the floorboards creak upstairs and restrained his urge. “It’s late and you must be tired.” “Good night Ben. Sweet dreams.” MR Review Rating: Reviewer: Alberta Review: Katy arrives home in rural Arkansas on the run from debts her now-dead druggie husband incurred with a mob character, who wants Katy to pay those debts. She is met by an old friend, Ben, who has his own demons to get rid of. Can Ben protect Katy from the mob? Can either of them learn to enjoy each other as foretold by Ben’s grandfather, a seventh son of a seventh son, who claims to see the future? Kinfolk is a great story, well told, with suspense and intrigue around every corner. Former SEAL Ben has to call on all his old training and cunning to keep Katy safe. I liked all the characters, even the ditzy nail tech wife of Ben’s cousin. The pathos of watching Ben’s grandfather fade away is well told and evocative of the feelings any reader has had at the death of a loved one. This is a great read, whether you are a mystery/adventure or a romance fan or both. It’s small town Wal-Mart chic at its best, as anyone who has ever lived in a small town will recognize.

Click hereClick hereClick here When Katherine Vaughn flees California, she returns home to her native Arkansas, a place she barely remembers. As she settles in at the family farm with her aunt, she finds herself growing closer to her late cousin's husband, Ben Hatfield. Ben is a lot more than the country bumpkin she first takes him to be and when the men who threatened her follow her to Arkansas he will rely on his skills as a former Navy SEAL to protect her. As their feelings toward one another grow, so does the danger and in the end, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen or if anyone will be safe. Katherine’s life is in jeopardy as she wonders if there is any hope left in her heart. Kinfolk is a novel about the power of love and the strength of family ties.         As he anticipated, her bedroom light was on and the porch light shone into the darkness. He cut the engine and rolled to a quiet stop. He didn’t want to awaken Ruby and he hoped that she was long asleep. Katy opened the door before he reached it and light from a single lamp in the living room illuminated her face. The flannel gown she wore was opaque but he could see the curves of her body beneath the cloth. She cupped his face in both hands. “You’re cold. Come in. Are you hungry?” He put his hands over hers and nodded. “You’re what I’m hungry for.” As he had waited hours to do, he devoured her mouth with his, desire flooding his veins. His kiss was an unspoken question, an invitation and as her body surged toward him, he felt her answer. A living force spun between them and drew them together. His hands moved over her shoulders in a caress then dropped to her breasts, nothing but flannel separating them from his touch. She moved with somnolent pleasure and pulled the gown over her head. It fell to the floor and he kicked it away as her hands moved over his torso, her fingers unbuttoned his shirt. He stripped away his jeans and stepped out of his boots. His hands explored her body as his mouth sought hers again and again. In tandem, they sank to the rug that covered the floor and without restraint he plunged into her with powerful need. Her legs wrapped around his body and together their passion spiraled toward a climax that shattered them both. Spent, they lay together on the rug. He nuzzled her lips, her nose, her cheeks, and her neck. He heard her whispers, the soft endearments mingling with tiny sounds of pleasure. Only the fear that Ruby might come downstairs and find them spurred him to sit up. He groped for his scattered clothing and dressed. Still naked, Katherine stood before him. She buried her head against his chest and sighed, a rich, full sound of contentment. “You must be really hungry now.” Laughter bubbled up within and he nodded. At the crook of her finger, he followed and ate three thick sandwiches. Her wide smiles gave him joy each time he looked at her, now clad in her gown. He would not remember later what they talked about but he would recall the laughter. After a shared piece of cake, he reminded her that he had to go and she nodded as her smile faded. “I don’t know what you’ve done to me, honey, but I like it.” He rubbed his chin against the top of her head. With the slightest inclination, he’d have her on the floor again but he had heard the floorboards creak upstairs and restrained his urge. “It’s late and you must be tired.” “Good night Ben. Sweet dreams.” MR Review Rating: Reviewer: Alberta Review: Katy arrives home in rural Arkansas on the run from debts her now-dead druggie husband incurred with a mob character, who wants Katy to pay those debts. She is met by an old friend, Ben, who has his own demons to get rid of. Can Ben protect Katy from the mob? Can either of them learn to enjoy each other as foretold by Ben’s grandfather, a seventh son of a seventh son, who claims to see the future? Kinfolk is a great story, well told, with suspense and intrigue around every corner. Former SEAL Ben has to call on all his old training and cunning to keep Katy safe. I liked all the characters, even the ditzy nail tech wife of Ben’s cousin. The pathos of watching Ben’s grandfather fade away is well told and evocative of the feelings any reader has had at the death of a loved one. This is a great read, whether you are a mystery/adventure or a romance fan or both. It’s small town Wal-Mart chic at its best, as anyone who has ever lived in a small town will recognize.