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Texas Destiny

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He always feared this day would come...

Hardened lawman Frankie Sullivan spent the last six years running from his destiny and the broken heart she'd left behind. He thought he'd never see her again, but when Maddie Cahill lands on his doorstep one rainy night, he tells himself he could have turned her away if not for the frightened small boy by her side who happens to look a lot like him. Was he just wishing he had another chance at the past or did Maddie have a secret he should know? Either way, the dark-eyed beauty was still wreaking havoc in his carefully constructed world...and the feelings he had for her he thought long dead.

Madeline Rose Cahill Carter was running for her life and the life of her young son, Jonah. As the only living heirs to Maddie's family fortune, both she and her son are now targets of her late husband's greedy family who want nothing more than to steal her birthright by taking control of the ranch that has been in her family for four generations. She can't let that happen. She has to protect the Cahill legacy for her son and future generations but to do that, she's gonna need help. There's only one man she trusts who can protect her and her young son against the Carters, but will he be willing after all this time? After the way she'd left? After the way she broke his heart?

When the sins of the past return to the present, can unrequited love rebuild burned bridges or will broken hearts be lost among the ashes?

346 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 23, 2024

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Renowned as a best-selling author of Western historical and contemporary romance, Peggy McKenzie, also writes sexy, steamy Western contemporary romance as Nikki Malone, is a storyteller who has elevated love to legendary heights. Her passion for narratives steeped in the rich tapestry of the old West, brimming with adventure, second chances, and, above all, romance, has defined her literary journey.

The spark was ignited when she found herself captivated by the timeless love story of Miss Kitty and Marshal Dillon. Inspired, Peggy embarked on a mission to craft tales that resonated with her own unique voice and perspective. In 2016, she unveiled her debut novel, marking the beginning of a prolific career that has seen the publication of twenty-five captivating works...and counting.

Formerly a cowgirl hailing from the heart of Oklahoma, she thrived in the adrenaline-fueled worlds of barrel racing and team roping, Peggy now calls East Texas home. Nestled right in the heart of cowboy country, this locale serves as the perfect backdrop for her literary explorations. It is here that she immerses herself in the essence of rugged, flawed heroes and the resilient, courageous women who dare to love them.

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2,137 reviews38 followers
January 16, 2026
Stubborn as a Mule

Texas Destiny will get your attention and never let it go. Maddie Cahill wants justice and is determined to get it and see that her and son, Jonah get the help they need. She finally is able to sneak away from her brother in laws and head to Jefferson to get help from Frankie. Trouble is certainly following her and Frankie is the only one she knows who can help her. When the law in Jefferson, learn what’s happening, it all hands on deck. Will Maddie’s Cahill stubbornness get them all killed. Keep reading to find out. This story is full of action and you won’t want to put it down.
2,300 reviews16 followers
August 5, 2024
Frankie and Maddie. Of course theres Jonah. Hes a lawman and shes the one he once loved who left him without a word or explanation and now is back with a child that suspiciously looks like him. Shes running from her dead husbands family because they are criminals they took over her families ranch thinking it was their right. She runs right to the doorstep of her ex for help. OMG WOW what a story. Lots of danger and intrigue and truths revealed and mended hearts. Loved it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout in exchange for an honest review.
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3,526 reviews27 followers
September 20, 2024
A series of deaths leaves Maddie alone with his child and in danger from her brothers-in-law. They want the land, and they will not stop at anything or anyone until they get it.
Frankie is astonished when he sees Maddie at his door with a little boy, who looks just like him, asking for help.
This story is a little slow, but it was enjoyable. I liked to read about the rest of the Marshals and their families.
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