“A guy pulls a gun on you, it makes you question whether or not you’re welcome.”
Hank rolled his eyes. “Don’t be so dramatic. You deserved it. I probably wouldn’t have shot you. You know you’re always welcome.”
Coil took the seat across from him and warmed his hands in front of the fire.
“I don’t think Dot Williams is going to cause much more trouble for anyone,” he said.
“Seems like Whitehorse discovered in their deed search that Dot’s grandfather was a frequent visitor to The Church. He was a judge, and ripe for the blackmailing, especially since he managed to get not one, but two, of the serving girls who worked at The Church pregnant.”
“Good old Judge Williams,” Hank said.
“The trick is in order for Dot to have a legal right to the property, she must sign an affidavit acknowledging that she’s the heir, and that she understands Wilber Williams was engaged in immoral and illicit behavior and waives all rights to sue or hold the state of Texas responsible for changes, damages, or modifications to the property being returned to the estate of Wilber Williams.”
“No way,” Hank said with a gasp.
“Yep, and get this,” Coil said. “If the mothers of the babies he sired can be identified, they can make a claim to the estate. The best part is the property is way out in west Texas. Looks like Dot is going to relocate to claim her fortune.”
“Did I hear Dot Williams’s name?” Agatha said, coming through the same gate Coil had entered earlier. “It’s too early to be so negative.” She was in her running gear, and she took the chair between Coil and Hank.
“Your archenemy will be leaving town soon,” Coil told her. “Hank can fill you in.” He stood and put his cowboy hat on. “I’ve got to get into the office.”
“So,” Hank said. “What’s on the agenda for today?”
“How do you feel about packing?”
“Are we going on a trip?” he asked.
“Well, I am,” she said. “Just got the news that an offer was made on the house. I’m going to accept it. I figure it shouldn’t take us too long to pack up and transport everything across the street. Right?”
“Hmm,” Hank said. “I’ve got a better idea. Why don’t I call a moving company, and they can take care of everything? You go throw a bathing suit and a couple changes of clothes into a bag, and we’ll escape the madness somewhere warm and sunny.”
She grinned. “I was hoping you’d say that.”
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Grime & Punishment - Story Highlight
Only politics are more crooked than crime. When it’s election time in Bell County, Texas, the highly-coveted position of the jurisdiction’s top cop brings opponents out swinging. The elected Sheriff is on the ballot after Reggie Coil was first voted in by a narrow margin four years earlier.
Coil has become a citizen favorite, but the people used to getting away with their own vices don’t appreciate his honest and equal approach toward enforcing the law. A concerted effort to defeat the experienced lawman, plans to use his own past against him.
While still on an ethics violation probation that resulted from a tough decision made as a young undercover agent, Coil continues to walk on eggshells as the election approaches. His opposition delights in smashing the eggs, and Coil’s career.
Hank Davidson is appointed as the interim Sheriff by Coil after he’s been suspended pending the outcome of a bogus investigation. Hank’s best resource for revealing the truth to set Coil free is Agatha Harley. They’ve created a life and love from solving crimes together, and as Hank draws closer to asking her to marry him, life in Rusty Gun seems to continually get in his way.
Two things Hank is sure of; he will propose to Agatha soon, and Reggie Coil is the best man for the job.
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About Lilia
na Hart
Liliana Hart is a New York Times, USAToday, and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of more than sixty titles. After starting her first novel her freshman year of college, she immediately became addicted to writing and knew she’d found what she was meant to do with her life. She has no idea why she majored in music.
Since publishing in June 2011, Liliana has sold more than six-million books. All three of her series have made multiple appearances on the New York Times list.
Liliana can almost always be found at her computer writing, hauling five kids to various activities, or spending time with her husband. She calls Texas home.
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Liliana’s writing partner and husband, Scott Silverii blends over 25 years of heart-stopping policing Special Operations experience.
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Dedication
Contents
Copyright
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Epilogue
You Make A Difference
Sneak Peek: Grime and Punishment
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