Riverbend Road
‘A rising star in the romance world. Her books are wonderfully romantic, feel-good reads that end with me sighing over the last pages.’ Debbie Macomber, bestselling author of Any Dream Will DoReturn to Haven Point, there’s no sweeter place to fall in love…Protecting the streets of Haven Point isn’t just a job for police officer Wyn Bailey, it’s a family tradition.But lately she’s found herself wanting more, especially from her boss—and overprotective brother’s best friend—sexy chief of police, Cade Emmett. The only problem is getting Cade to view her as more than just a little sister.Cade’s hands-off approach with Wyn isn’t from lack of attraction. But his complicated past has forced him to conceal his desire. When Wyn is harmed in the line of duty, Cade realizes the depth of his feelings, but can he let his guard down long enough to embrace the love he secretly craves?
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Return to Haven Point, where New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne proves thereâs no sweeter place to fall in love...
Protecting the streets of Haven Point isnât just a job for police officer Wyn Bailey, itâs a family tradition. But lately sheâs found herself wanting more, especially from her bossâand overprotective brotherâs best friendâsexy chief of police, Cade Emmett. The only problem is getting Cade to view her as more than just a little sister.
Cadeâs hands-off approach with Wyn isnât from lack of attraction. But his complicated past has forced him to conceal his desire. When Wyn is harmed in the line of duty, Cade realizes the depth of his feelings, but can he let his guard down long enough to embrace the love he secretly craves?
Praise for New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne
âRomance, vivid characters and a wonderful story; really who could ask for more?â
âDebbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on Blackberry Summer
âThis quirky, funny, warmhearted romance will draw readers in and keep them enthralled to the last romantic page.â
âLibrary Journal on Christmas in Snowflake Canyon
âA sometimes heartbreaking tale of love and relationships in a small Colorado town... . Poignant and sweet, this tale of second chances will appeal to fans of military-flavored sweet romance.â
âPublishers Weekly on Christmas in Snowflake Canyon
âPlenty of tenderness and Colorado sunshine flavor this pleasant escape.â
âPublishers Weekly on Woodrose Mountain
âThayne, once again, delivers a heartfelt story of a caring community and a caring romance between adults who have triumphed over tragedies.â
âBooklist on Woodrose Mountain
âThayne pens another winner by combining her huge, boisterous cast of familiar, lovable characters with a beautiful setting and a wonderful story. Her main characters are strong and three-dimensional, with enough heat between them to burn the pages.â
âRT Book Reviews on Currant Creek Valley
âRaeAnne has a knack for capturing those emotions that come from the heart.â
âRT Book Reviews
Many people play a vital role in bringing a book to life, from the first tiny seeds of an idea germinating in my imagination to the final creation. I am deeply grateful to every single person at Harlequinâfrom the art department for their stunning cover designs to the tireless marketing team to the fabulous HQN editors (especially the incomparable Gail Chasan, who has been with me through more than fifty books now!). Thank you to Sarah Burningham and Katie Olsen of Little Bird Publicity, my agent Karen Solem, my assistant Judie Bouldry, my review crew, and all the bloggers and booksellers who work so hard to help my books reach my wonderful readers.
For Riverbend Road in particular, I must thank Michael Lynch for the invaluable research help. The former small-town police chief and big-city homicide detective is a quiet everyday hero who has lived a far more fascinating life than any fictional character I could write! Also, I am indebted to my friend Jill Shalvis, for helping me through some sticky plot points and for always having my back.
Finally, I must thank my husband and three children. You fill my life with joy.
Contents
âTHIS WAS YOUR dire emergency? Seriously?â
Officer Wynona Bailey leaned against her Haven Point Police Department squad car, not sure whether to laugh or pull out her hair. âThat frantic phone call made it sound like you were at deathâs door!â she exclaimed to her great-aunt Jenny. âYou mean to tell me I drove here with full lights and sirens, afraid I would stumble over you bleeding on the ground, only to find you in a standoff with a baby moose?â
The gangly-looking creature had planted himself in the middle of the driveway while he browsed from the shrubbery that bordered it. He paused in his chewing to watch the two of them out of long-lashed dark eyes.
He was actually really cute, with big ears and a curious face. She thought about pulling out her phone to take a picture that her sister could hang on the local wildlife bulletin board in her classroom but decided Jenny probably wouldnât appreciate it.
âItâs not the calf Iâm worried about,â her great-aunt said. âItâs his mama over there.â
She followed her auntâs gaze and saw a female moose on the other side of the willow shrubs, watching them with much more caution than her baby was showing.
While the creature might look docile on the outside, Wyn knew from experience a thousand-pound cow could move at thirty-five miles an hour and wouldnât hesitate to take on anything she perceived as a threat to her offspring.
