Overwhelmed by the responsibilities of running a ranch on her own, Laurel Tracey decides to hire a convict—a man who’s just scary enough to take care of squatters and just desperate enough to agree to a one year post.
The years following the war have been hard on Laurel Tracey. Both her brother and her father died in battle, and her mother passed away shortly after receiving word of their demise. Laurel has been trying to run her two hundred acre ranch as best she can.
When she discovers that squatters have settled in her north pasture and have no intention of leaving, Laurel decides to use the last of her money to free a prisoner from the local jail. If she agrees to offer him room and board for one year, he will have to work for her to pay off his debt.
Former soldier Thomas Baker knows he’s in trouble when he finds himself jailed because he couldn’t pay a few fines. Laurel’s offer might be his only ticket out. Though she’s everything he ever dreamed of in a woman—sweet and tender-hearted, yet strong—he’s determined to remain detached, work hard on her behalf, and count the days until he’s free again.
But when cattle start dying and Laurel’s life is threatened, Thomas realizes more than just his freedom is on the line. Laurel needs someone to believe in her and protect her property. And it isn’t long before Laurel realizes that Thomas Baker is far more than just a former soldier. He’s a trustworthy hero, and he needs more than just his freedom—he needs her love and care too.
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Summary
Book Title: An Uncommon Protector
Book Author: Shelley Shepard Gray
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" . . . I don't think I've ever been more sure of anything in my life."
And just like that, Laurel Tracey hires out a convicted criminal to work on her ranch for a one year period; in front of the entire town, she has literally rescued a man from a cage, making a public spectacle out of herself and her new ranch hand. There's something about Thomas Baker that intrigues Laurel, and it's no secret that she needs someone who can help maintain her property,he is worth taking a chance, Laurel is convinced of that.
Former Confederate Sargent Thomas Baker quickly learns that Miss Tracey not only needs his assistance with her daily chores, but it appears that she also needs his protection. There have been too many unexplained events to ignore the fact that someone wants to scare Laurel away from the Red Roan Ranch, even if it means resorting to violence. But how can he adequately shield her from cowardly malevolence, when he cannot even protect his own heart from caring so deeply about this beautiful, courageous woman who has given him a second chance and bravely insists on fighting for her post war heritage?
This sweet love story is filled with reminders of how scars not only wound a man's body, but can penetrate through to his very soul, as Thomas and Laurel learn together how valuable faith can be, even in the midst of trying circumstances. For God has declared, "I promise this very day that I will repay two blessings for each of your troubles." Zechariah 9:12
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions stated are entirely my own.
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