Ryland's Promise
The Everharts of Texas Series, Book 1
A promise fulfilled. A heart awakened. A Christmas he’ll never forget.
When Texas rancher turned Philadelphia lawyer Ryland Everhart returns to Texas, he’s too late. Belle, the childhood friend he’d come to see, has passed away—leaving behind one final request. Though Ry had been delayed by unexpected violence and never heard her ask him face-to-face, he’s determined to honor her wishes--even though doing so turns his world upside down.
Josephine Wylie has always put her family first, even if it means shelving her own hopes. She’s sure Ry is the perfect match—for her sister. Putting him in the role of head of the family, she believes, will finally free her to live out her dreams. But as Christmas draws near and Ry settles into their lives, Josie begins to see something more than obligation in his eyes—and something far more dangerous in her own heart.
Guided by the weight of a promise and the quiet pull of unexpected affection, Ry must decide whether doing right by Belle’s trust means walking away from Josie—or daring to stay and claim a future he never imagined.
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