Contemporary Romance

Texas Heat—Introduction and Chapter 1 of 12 (Complete)

A thin line runs between betrayal and sacrifice. Figuring out the difference could cost a man his heart.

Lynda Coker
Fiction for the Heart by Lynda Coker
5 min readJun 3, 2021

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The price for an everlasting love must be paid in full…

Meet Corey

He was only thirty-one years old; he wasn’t supposed to feel used up. What did he expect after spending twelve years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit? How did he forget the 4,380 days he’d waited for answers, and for the girl who never came?

Meet Tiffany

She was ready to pay the debt she owed him. The only question was, would he accept her currency of exchange?

Chapter One

Pedro leaned over and placed a hand on Corey’s shoulder. “Corey, it’s time to quit.”

“You go ahead, Pedro. Tell the crew to knock off and go home. I’m going to check the specs for the staircase again before I leave. We set it tomorrow and I don’t want any mistakes.”

“Man, you’ve been here seven months and I ain’t seen you make one mistake yet.”

A half-smile lifted the corner of Corey’s mouth. “There’s always tomorrow, amigo.” Corey…

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Lynda Coker
Fiction for the Heart by Lynda Coker

I write about life, fictional worlds, and anything that catches my interest. I also design and create with textiles. Icky Chic Desings on Etsy