A Texan's Promise

When Clayton Proffitt foreman of the Circle Z Ranch in Texas discovers Vanessa Grant is the victim of her stepfathers advances Clayton knows he must protect her honor and move her far away from the ranchand from the man she fears.As they make their way West an unexpected deep bond develops between Vanessa and Claytonfar more powerful than a mere friendship or his sense of duty to her. But Vanessas stepfather wont let her go so easily. As Clayton and Vanessa place their faith in God and their trust in each other will they find healing and hope for the future together?Shelley Gray is a wonderful storyteller and A Texans Promise captured me from the first page. This endearing love story is so rich with detail I felt like I was traveling alongside Vanessa and Clayton throughout their incredible journey. Clayton is the hero every woman dreams of and I loved watching Vanessa grow from a scared girl into a strong woman. This is a wonderful start to this new series. Highly recommended. - Beth Wiseman Best-selling author of the Daughters of the Promise seriesShelley Grays fans will enjoy riding along with her characters down a new trail of romance in A Texans Promise the first in The Heart of a Hero series. Readers will be rooting for Clayton and Vanessa to find their way to a true and lasting love. - Ann H. Gabhart author of The Outsider Summer of Joy and Angel Sister