An Uncommon Protector
- Author: Shelley Shepard Gray
- Narrator: Nan Gurley
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Duration: 8:13:42
Synopsis
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.
Chapters
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chapter 21
Duration: 15min -
chapter 22
Duration: 13min -
chapter 23
Duration: 24min -
chapter 24
Duration: 12min -
chapter 25
Duration: 09min -
chapter 26
Duration: 08min -
chapter 27
Duration: 15min -
chapter 28
Duration: 16min -
chapter 29
Duration: 11min -
chapter 30
Duration: 08min -
chapter 31
Duration: 16min -
chapter 32
Duration: 12min -
chapter 33
Duration: 12min -
chapter 34
Duration: 08min -
chapter 35
Duration: 07min -
chapter 36
Duration: 14min