Kat and the U.S. Marshal

Kat and the U.S. Marshal

~ Western Romance from bestselling Texas author Celia Yeary ~<br />U.S. Marshal Diego Montoya rides into Old San Antonio on an assignment to track down and arrest a swindler and killer. That's his job. But his first goal is to visit beautiful Katherine Garrison, the woman he loves, to learn if she will welcome him.<br /><br />Kat Garrison answers the door, thinking her gentleman friend has arrived early. When she sees Diego Montoya instead, she can't believe he's standing on her front step. All she can think of is their encounter in the barn that cold December night, while her brother and new bride occupied the house.<br /><br />While carrying out his mission, Diego becomes involved with Kat. But can a beautiful society lady really love a homeless rough lawman enough to take a chance on a life together?<br /><br />Chapter One<br />Kat Garrison stood in her parlor and studied each and every decoration she'd worked on all week. The room, in her opinion, looked more spectacular than any previous ones in her home. The colorful baubles, silver swags, and red paper flowers draped over the window and fireplace blended into a creation worthy of any mansion in San Antonio. As if there were any.<br /><br />She lifted the watch on a gold chain around her neck and checked the time. Four o'clock. Her beau should arrive within the hour. She had just enough time to change into her mauve silk dress, the one with the newest fashionable bustle and three rows of lace around the hem. Her hair was swept up perfectly; one less item to do.<br /><br />The knocker on the front door rapped loudly. He's early! And I'm still in my work dress and apron. Well, fiddle.<br /><br />When she opened the front door and peeked around the edge, she was shocked to see the man who stood there.