The Outrider (Redbourne Series #5 - Will's Story)

Her
rescuer held up a hand to help her down from the horse…

…and she caught a brief glimpse of his face
through a short break in the rain, but as she leaned toward him, her foot
caught in one of the straps and she fell hard against his chest, nearly knocking
the breath out of her. She thrust her hands forward and caught herself on the
area just below his shoulders, and she forced her eyes upward to look into his
face.

“Are you all right there, little lady?” he asked,
his mouth widening into a broad grin. “If you wanted to snuggle a little
longer, all you needed to do was ask.”

Heat flooded her face as she met his eyes.

There was no mistaking it this time. Will
Redbourne stared down at her, carved dimples adding interest to his firm jaw
and beautiful face. His deep brown eyes, framed by long, thick lashes, held
hers captive. Her voice betrayed her as she opened her mouth to speak. Nothing
came out. The dimple in his cheek deepened and his hands wrapped around her
waist as he twisted her around and set her down safely on the boardwalk.

He walked to the opposite side of his horse and
unlatched her satchel, handing it over to her, sopping wet on the outside. He
tipped his hat and winked.

“Ma’am,” he said before collecting the reins of
his horse and walking into the livery.

She watched him until he disappeared behind the
oversized doors.

Just breathe
.

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THE
OUTRIDER

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First
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