Matheau

By Lanna Farrell

This short but hot and sexy steamy romance is a beautiful love story between two people who’ve always known they were in love, but their past can’t be forgotten. Will they be able to forge a new life for them and their daughter?
The Remingtons is a new series contemporary romance. The story is about a large family living in Texas on a Ranch.
In Book One - Matheau Remington the oldest of twelve children, left his family and Sarah, his high school sweetheart to follow his lifelong dream of competing in the rodeo circuit.
After several years, Matheau has a crippling accident leaving him with nothing. After months of rehabilitation he returns home to his family’s ranch to build a new life for himself. Only one thing is missing, the love of his life, Sarah.
Sarah Lee Moore, a physician doesn’t trust Matheau when he tells her he still is in love with her. Over ten years he returned home only to leave again and again. This time he’s home for good, but can she trust a man who has broken her heart and left her on her own to raise a daughter, Emmie.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lanna Farrell
• Release date: Apr 7, 2015
• ISBN: 9781311159380

Lanna Farrell

A little about me, I have two beautiful daughters and a son-in-law who I adore. A amazingly handsome grandson and the new addition to my family, a beautiful baby granddaughter. I enjoy spending time with my family, love curling up with a good book, riding on the back of my boyfriend’s motorcycle, saving every animal I can, and being with my German Shepard, Verdae, who is my constant companion and is unmercifully spoiled.Born and raised in Minnesota I will continue my life here but it does have its ups and downs. This great state is known for its ten thousand lakes, along with green grass and big trees. I find the constant changes in seasons a bit wearing on a person’s soul. A Minnesotan will tell you there’s two seasons, road construction and winter.Drawing near retirement, I find myself wanting to leave this wonderful State and move somewhere warmer like New Mexico or Florida, but I will always find my way back home to Minnesota where my children have chosen to live their lives away from their mom.My friends and family will contest, I’m never far from a pen and paper. I can find so many things in the world that peaks my interest and can create an entire story just for you.

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MATHEAU

Book One

The Remington Series

Lanna Farrell

Matheau - Book One

The Remington Series

Copyright © 2016 Lanna Farrell

Editor: K’s Editing

Editor: BZCash Editing

FINAL EDITOR: Leanore Elliott

Publisher: DSR Publishing at Smashwords

Re-Published Second Edition May 2016

ISBN: 9781311159380

SMASHWORDS EDITION May 2016

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CHAPTER ONE

Matheau Remington had been gone from his hometown for more years than he cared to count. His life had taken a path where he tried and failed miserably. Coming home with nothing but zero pride and a broken body. When he entered the sleepy little town of Winslow, Texas, it felt right. He smiled and waved to Mr. Richardson and Mrs. Anderson both sitting outside their barber and sewing repair shops. He was finally home after a two-day ride in his pickup.

He drove his truck across the railroad tracks, past the city’s population sign and into the town which had changed considerably in the past few years. He wondered why no one had told him about the growth. It really didn’t matter; he didn’t give a damn about the town.

He’d hit a pothole, the trailer tugged the truck slightly jarring his back. He slammed his hand against the steering wheel. Fuckin’ A.

Matt stretched, but nothing helped except pain pills and some much needed rest. He slowed his truck down as he hit the railroad tracks. The ridges still roughed up his body and it hurt like hell. He bit his thumb to smother the pain. Instead, he concentrated on the population sign and the hundreds of numbers added to it.

He wondered how the town had changed since the last time he’d been home. Had it really been five years since he last drove through here? He couldn’t even remember the last holiday or special occasion that forced him to come back this way.

The streets looked the same, other than a few newer buildings and a strip mall on the edge of town that was definitely new. The mall littered the tiny town with its corporate run Dollar Store, Pizza shop and a dry cleaner. His mom and dad, as they sat by his hospital bed, told him the townspeople had fought against it but apparently, the corporate people had won that battle.

The townspeople had a point. The smaller neighborhood stores seemed to be closing or already gone. The rent or lease signs were hanging in the windows of the empty buildings on Main Street. Matt made himself a promise to talk to his dad, see if they could help bring the small town back to being productive. He highly doubted it but it was worth a try. Oh, what the hell was he thinking, he didn’t really care did he?

Matt was the eldest of twelve children. His father, Matheau Senior and mother, Avis were wonderful and caring parents who’d raised them with a stern but loving environment. He honestly didn’t know how many of his siblings still lived at home.

Somehow, Matt knew they all continued to call the large ranch their homestead. His siblings were attached to the ranch. It had been in the Remington family for five generations. The homestead passed down to the eldest son of each family. Matt named after his father would one day take over the large homestead and hopefully, fill it full of children as well.

He knew his twin sister; Lillianna had gone off to college then law school. She’d finally made it to her dream job working for the Assistant DA of McLennan County in

Waco, Texas. She was one of the best prosecutors in the county and had deserved the title with all of her hard work.

Matt stretched his aching back. He adjusted the seat a little to relieve some of the pain, soreness and stiffness. He’d been working on his posture in therapy but this drive home made him tired and he knew he slouched too much.

Damn bull, I could shoot you. He slammed his fist against the dashboard. It felt good to cuss out the animal. Matt knew it wasn’t Red’s fault he’d fallen from his back and got stomped on. It was the bull’s job to prevent a cowboy from lasting the eight seconds.

To yell about it helped relieve the pain, a little, Son-on-a-bitch Red, the joke was on me!

Big Red had ended his cowboy rodeo career in about two seconds. He hadn’t stayed on long after leaving the shoot.

He slowed down as he passed the Sheriff’s station, hoping to spot his younger brother, Harlow. Ah, there he is. Matt pulled over and stopped. He rolled down the window and waved.

Harlow spotted him. Hey little brother, how are you? He jogged across the street. Well, I’ll be dammed. He slapped his leg. It’s true. Mom told us you were coming home. Told her I wouldn’t believe it unless I saw that ugly mug of yours.

Matt leaned out the window slightly and extended his hand, It’s damn good to see you.

Harlow opened the driver’s door and hugged him. How long you in town for?

I’m home for good. He frowned.

It’s going to be a good thing. Dad needs you more now than ever before. Harlow patted his back then pulled away.

Damn it, Harlow. It shouldn’t have ended this way, he muttered as he pulled the truck door shut.

I would say it’s a good thing. Cowboy up, asshole. When you fall off what did you always tell me? Harlow took off his hat and brushed his heavy hair away from his face.

To get back on. But, damn it, that bull fucked me up. There’s no way. I can’t even ride an old horse. Matt’s chest tightened and his heart pounded. His eyes burned as he held back the tears he’d been holding in for months now.

Give it some time. It’s only been a few months. Matt, you broke your back.

Fuck you! Matt gave him a smile. Let’s not talk about it, okay? I’m tired, sore and hungry as a bear. I’ll see you later. You coming out to the homestead?

Yeah, I’m on duty for a few more hours. I’ll be out afterwards. Harlow looked up inside the trailer hooked to the back

Reviews for Matheau

[Carol King · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The story itself was fairly well written with an engaging plot... BUT, it ends with several serious cliffhangers and where is book #2? Having checked all the book sites, new and used, and I can’t find any evidence that a #2 even exists.