by Jenna Brandt
“I should probably argue with you about this course of action, but after working with you the past year, I know how useless it would be.”
“Good, you can save us both the trouble.”
A few minutes later, Aiden was rappelling down the side of Whisper Ravine, making sure to keep a fast but steady rhythm as Zach spotted his descent from the top.
As Aiden’s feet touched the ledge of the cliff, he heard Mr. Williams’ state in a nervous tone, “I didn’t think anyone would find me in time.”
“I need you to remain calm, Mr. Williams, while I see what I can do about your wound.”
Aiden pulled his pack free once more and opened it up, extracting a medical kit. Setting it down next to Mr. Williams, he moved into a crouching position next to the hiker. After opening the kit, Aiden pulled out a pair of gloves and put them on.
Reaching out, he lifted Mr. Williams’ hand, but even the momentary removal of pressure caused the bandana to seep through with blood. Aiden realized there was no way he could remove the makeshift bandage safely.
“I’m going to need to leave your bandana in place and wrap it with this,” he said, as he held up a roll of gauze. “The extra pressure should help keep the bleeding under control.”
Mr. Williams nodded and allowed Aiden to work on his leg.
After securing the bandage, Aiden said over the radio, “Dispatch this is K-9 2, I’m with the hiker. I just secured his wound and we’re ready for transport by the air unit.”
“K-9 2, what are you doing with that hiker?” Aiden immediately recognized the angry, deep, male voice of his lieutenant coming over the radio.
Avoiding answering directly in front of the hiker and risking upsetting the man, Aiden stated, “I’ll explain why there wasn’t another option when I get back to the station, L.T.”
“You bet your bottom dollar, you will,” the gruff voice commanded.
“Did I get you in trouble?” Mr. Williams asked.
“No, of course not. L.T. is always like that,” Aiden stated with a grin. “It’s his job to watch out for his men.”
The whipping sound of the helicopter’s blades drew Aiden and Mr. Williams’ attention to the south of them. As the red and white air unit approached the ledge, Aiden heard over the radio, “Clear Mountain Search and Rescue, this is the Boulder County Air Unit. We hear you’re in need of our assistance.”
Aiden replied back, “Boulder County Air, this is K-9 2, it’s good to see you. I have two for transport. Can you send down the rescue basket?”
“Got you covered, K-9 2, get ready to receive.”
A few moments later, a red basket attached to a cable was lowered down to them along with a secondary line for Aiden.
“I’m going to help you get into this basket and secure you. I will then attach myself so I can ride up with you and keep you stable as they pull us up.”
Mr. Williams’ eyes grew wide with fright. “How safe is this?”
“Safer than staying here on this ledge,” Aiden assured. “It’s okay, you’ve got nothing to worry about. I’ll make sure you arrive back to your wife in one piece.”
With a nod, Mr. Williams allowed Aiden to help him into the rescue basket. Then Aiden secured himself alongside.
“Boulder County Air, we’re ready to ascend.”
“Copy, K-9 2, bringing you up now.”
Aiden held onto the rescue bucket and made sure to keep it level as they were pulled up and brought on board the helicopter. Once Aiden handed off the hiker to the other officers in the unit, he secured himself in a seat.
As he looked out the window, Aiden noticed that the other three Clear Mountain Search and Rescue officers and sergeant were standing next to Zach and the dogs.
“K-9 1, this is K-9 2, I’ll see you back at the station,” Aiden stated over the radio. “Take good care of Cooper for me, will you?”
“You bet, K-9 2, see you soon.”
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A Note from the Author
I hope you have enjoyed The Billionaire Rescue and will continue to read the rest of the Disaster City Search and Rescue series. There’s two other best selling authors writing in this brand new epic, adventure-filled, romance series. You can find out more about that on the next page.
You can also read the prequel, Adam’s story, Lawfully Heroic, part of the Lawkeeper series to find out more about Disaster City and the people who work there, and the book that introduces Ted at DCSRA, The Girlfriend Rescue.
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Disaster City Search and Rescue
Step into the world of Disaster City Search and Rescue, where officers, firefighters, military, and medics, train and work alongside each other with the dogs they love, to do the most dangerous job of all — help lost and injured victims find their way home.
The Wedding Rescue
The Rising River Rescue
The Blind Date Rescue
The Girlfriend Rescue
The Rebound Rescue
The Whirlwind Rescue
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Disaster City Search and Rescue
Step into the world of Disaster City Search and Rescue, where officers, firefighters, military, and medics, train and work alongside each other with the dogs they love, to do the most dangerous job of all — help lost and injured victims find their way home.
The Girlfriend Rescue
The Wedding Rescue
The Billionaire Rescue
The Movie Star Rescue
The Best Friend Rescue
The Lawkeepers is a multi-author series alternating between historical westerns and contemporary westerns featuring law enforcement heroes that span multiple agencies and generations. Join bestselling author Jenna Brandt and many others as they weave captivating, sweet and inspirational stories of romance and suspense between the lawkeepers — and the women who love them. The Lawkeepers is a world like no other; a world where lawkeepers and heroes are honored with unforgettable stories, characters, and love. Jenna’s Lawkeeper books:
Contemporary
Lawfully Adored-K-9
Lawfully Wedded-K-9
Lawfully Treasured-SWAT
Lawfully Dashing-Female Cop/Christmas
Lawfully Devoted-Billionaire Bodyguard/K-9
Lawfully Heroic-Military Police
Lawfully Contemporary Box Set
Historical
Lawfully Loved-Texas Sheriff
Lawfully Wanted-Bounty Hunter
Lawfully Forgiven-Texas Ranger
Lawfully Avenged-US Marshal
Lawfully Covert-Spies
Lawfully Historical Box Set
Billionaires of Manhattan Series
The billionaires that live in Manhattan and the women who love them. If you love epic dates, grand romantic gestures, and men in suits with hearts of gold, then these are books are perfect for you.
Waiting on the Billionaire
Nanny for the Billionaire
Merging with the Billionaire
(Entire series available on audiobook)
Second Chance Islands Series-What’s better than billionaires on islands? How about billionaires finding second chances at life, love, and redemption while on one.
The Billionaire’s Repeat
The Billionaire’s Reunion
The Billionaire’s Hideaway
The Billionaire’s Duty
Billionaire Birthday Club is an exclusive resort—for the billionaire who appears to have everything but secretly wants more. After filling out a confidential survey, a curated celebration is waiting on the island to make their birthday wishes come true!
The Billionaire’s Birthday Wish
Comet’s Blazing Love
Border Brides Series-centered around the Old West border towns and the brides who end up there looking for a new start.
Discreetly Matched
June’s Remedy
Pinkerton Matchmaker Series-as female agents were few and far between, Mr. Gordon came up with the idea of expanding the detective agency by pairing qualified women with a male agent for training, guidance and undercover work. These women came from all demographics – some were looking for a new life, some seeking challenge, some wanting to pave the way for future generations of women. The only caveat – the women wouldn’t be a member of the Agency until their first assignment had been completed.
An Agent for Nadine
An Agent for Gwendolyn
PLAYING FOR KEEPS is set in a sweet western historical world where the legendary lawmen of the West and their mail-order brides join forces in a high stakes race against time to bring outlaws to justice! All your favorite heroes — Texas Rangers, Pinkerton Agents, bounty hunters, federal marshals, local sheriffs and more, work together (or in some cases, against each other) to bring law and order to an uncivilized land. Follow stories of romance, faith, and redemption as the men and women of the Old West discover what’s worth gambling for — true love!
Upping the Ante
The Civil War Brides Trilogy-during the bloodiest conflict on American soil, two families struggle in the South to not only survive but to thrive.
Saved by Faith
Freed by Hope
Healed by Grace
Mail Order Mistakes Series-mail order bride books about women venturing out West to make new lives for themselves. What happens when they decide to take a chance on love along the way?
Mail Order Misfit
Mail Order Misstep (coming soon)
Mail Order Miscast (coming soon)
Widows, Brides, and Secret Babies-mail order bride stories with a twist. What happens when a bride arrives pregnant or with a secret child? Find out in this all new series.
Mail Order Miranda
Silverpines Series-centered around the fictional town of Silverpines, Oregon, during the turn of the 20th century. When a disaster takes most of the men, the women are left to save the town by placing mail-order groom advertisements. Get to know the various lovable characters and their stories from some of todays bestselling historical authors.
Wanted: Tycoon
The Tycoon’s Sister
Bride Herder Series-take one failed rancher turned matchmaker and ten unexpected brides at once with no clue as to who wanted them. What could go wrong?
Herd to Please
The Window to the Heart Saga is a recountal of the epic journey of Lady Margaret, a young English noblewoman, who through many trials, obstacles, and tragedies, discovers her own inner strength, the sustaining force of faith in God, and the power of family and friends. In this three-part series, experience new places and cultures as the heroine travels from England to France and completes her adventures in America. The series has compelling themes of love, loss, faith and hope with an exceptionally gratifying conclusion.
Trilogy
The English Proposal (Book 1)
The French Encounter (Book 2)
The American Conquest (Book 3)
Spin-offs
The Oregon Pursuit (Book 1)
The White Wedding (Book 2)
The Christmas Bride (Book 3)
The Viscount’s Wife (Book 4)
The Window to the Heart Saga
Trilogy Box Set
The Window to the Heart Saga
Spin-off Books Box Set
The Window to the Heart Saga
Complete Collection Box Set
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Acknowledgments
My writing journey would not be possible without those who supported me. Since I can remember, writing is the only thing I love to do, and my deepest desire is to share my talent with others.
First and foremost, I am eternally grateful to Jesus, my lord and savior, who created me with this “writing bug” DNA.
In addition, many thanks go to:
My husband, Dustin, and three daughters, Katie, Julie, and Nikki, for loving me and supporting me during all my late-night writing marathons and coffee-infused mornings.
My mother, Connie, for being my first and most honest critic, now and always. As a little girl, sleeping under your desk during late-night deadlines for the local paper showed me what being a dedicated writer looked like.
My angels in heaven: my grandmother, who passed away in 2001; my infant son, Dylan, who was taken by SIDS six years ago; and my father, who left us four years ago.
To Ginny Sterling and Jo Grafford, my best writing buddies, my comrades-in-arms, my sounding boards, my voices of reason, my partners in all things author. I love you ladies so much.
To my ARC Angels and Beta Bells for taking the time to read my story and give valuable feedback.
And lastly, but so important, to my dedicated readers, who have shared their love of my books with others, helping to spread the words about my stories. Your devotion means a great deal.
About the Author
Jenna Brandt is an international bestselling and award-winning author who writes historical and contemporary romance. Her historical books span from Victorian to Western eras and all of her books have elements of romance, suspense and faith. She has her own best-selling historical series, Window to the Heart Saga and Civil War Brides, as well as contemporary series, Billionaires of Manhattan and Second Chance Islands. Additionally, she’s created two best-selling multi-author series, The Lawkeepers and Disaster City Search and Rescue based off the life of her husband in law enforcement. Both of her books, Waiting on the Billionaire and Lawfully Treasured, were voted into the Top 50 Indie Books of 2018 on Readfreely.com.
She’s been an avid reader since she could hold a book and started writing stories almost as early. She’s been published in several newspapers as well as edited for multiple papers, and graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Bethany College where she was the Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper. Her first blog was published on The Mighty website, Yahoo Parenting and The Grief Toolbox as well as featured on the ABC News, CNN Health, and Good Morning America websites. She’s also a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) association.
Writing is her passion, but she also enjoys date nights with her hubby, cooking from scratch, watching movies on Netflix, reading books by her author friends, and engaging in social media with her readers. Her three young daughters keep her busy with Girl Scout activities, going to the mall, and playing at the park where they live in the Central Valley of California. She summers on the Golden Central Coast where she finds endless inspiration for her romance books. She’s also active in her local church where she volunteers on their first impressions team.
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