The Outlaw: Special Edition Paperback (The Hayden Family)

Renowned author Jennifer Millikin has crafted an emotionally-charged small-town romance about a misunderstood man and the woman who has the power to set him free. There's a fine line between being a hero and a villain, a line I'm all too familiar with as I navigate the middle ground. My reputation precedes me, even when I'm making decisions for the right reasons, albeit in the wrong way. This is how I find myself in the back of a police car one fateful night.

My infamous last name keeps my record clean, with a single caveat: community service at a ranch recently purchased by Jo Shelton. I'd rather serve time in jail than work alongside the woman who has made it clear she can't stand me, even though we used to be close friends. Despite the tense atmosphere and the distance she maintains, I show up every day, ready to put in the hard work.

Quickly, I learn a valuable lesson: while it's difficult being around someone I don't like, it's far more challenging to be in the presence of someone I find myself intensely attracted to, but cannot have. You see, Jo, the woman who's driving me crazy with her quiet strength and captivating beauty, is already in a relationship. With a man who, I must point out, is not out there getting his hands dirty on his girlfriend's ranch.

Possession is nine-tenths of the law, and as far as I'm concerned, I currently possess Jo's time and attention. One day, the unexpected happens. Her piercing blue eyes gaze into my calloused exterior, seeing deep down into a wound I've worked hard to conceal. It's in this moment, and countless others that follow, that I become certain there's no hope left for me. I've fallen in love with Jo, and I'm desperate to prove to her that I'm someone worthy of her love in return.

Luckily for me, nobody rises to the occasion quite like an outlaw.

*Author's Note: The Hayden Family series is standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, it is recommended to start from book one.

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