Garrett is looking for something, anything that might take away the monotonous feeling of traveling down the same dead end path. An argument over the future of his family’s ranch sends him out into the middle of a snowstorm only to be rescued by a dark-haired, golden eyed siren. A captivating woman who could change the game altogether!
Rayne Randall left South Dakota fifteen years earlier in anger and grief at the tragic loss of her mother. She has only now returned after the death of her estranged father. There is more pain and destruction in this place than any other. She has been cursed to live each day with the understanding that her father killed her mother.
Rayne wants nothing to do with her family’s ranch. There are no ties here worth remembering! So why did she have to meet a sinfully handsome cowboy who would inspire her to dig for the truth? Assuming the job as her foreman and her friend, Garrett Johnson just might be the blessing Rayne never thought would come.
Sara's Review
I've never been there, but from these two books alone I've already developed a love for the region of the United States that this story is set in. There's something about stories set in the west that really draws me in, and I can just imagine the scenery and how beautiful it is. As far as the novel itself - I was drawn in to Garret's story from the first chapter, and I as I was reading, I noticed that the relationship and romance between Rayne and Garrett takes a lot longer to really establish itself, even though it's obvious that there is chemistry between the two of them from the beginning of the book.
I think the slow pace at which it developed was actually a brilliant choice by the author A.C. Wilson, because each had fears and other matters which held them back and needed to be addressed. Both of them needed gentle nudges of encouragement from other characters, and the dialogue in this aspect was something that I loved, especially from Travis, Garrett's father. He's probably one of my favorite secondary characters in the series, always knowing exactly what to say when it comes to observations and words of advice.
I really enjoyed this book, and I recommend it to anyone who likes contemporary romance with a western setting. My rating is 5/5 platypires.
~ Excerpt #1 ~
“I think God was punishing me. I don’t deserve to be loved.” She was so calm as she said the words. There was a weariness in her voice that spoke eloquently of a woman giving up. She was defeated and the defeat had hollowed her. No wonder she was angry and closed off. Garrett wrapped his arms tightly around her, hugging her body into his.
“You’re so wrong about that, Rayne. You deserve to be loved and cherished.” His chest felt like there was a heavy weight sitting on it. His throat closed with emotion. How could anyone think they weren’t worthy of love? How could so much destruction happen to one person? If Garrett had been in Rayne’s shoes, he would have raged and struggled just as she had. The mess was coming to life and he wasn’t certain how to fix any of it.
~ Excerpt #2 ~
How could someone she just met be so in tune to her mind? The Cowboy had her melting into his hands and soon she’d be begging him to do passionate things to her body. Hell, she’d beg to do unspeakable things to his! Garrett lowered himself to his knees and instinctively Rayne’s fingers interlaced in his dark hair. He pressed his lips against her stomach and groaned as her finger nails scraped his scalp. Feeling that exquisite heat so close to the spot she truly wanted him, Rayne felt her core flex and clench in demand.
Holy mother of all that was good! Garrett’s tongue laved just above her waistband of her pants as his fingertips slid her button free and opened her pants to reveal the black lace panties she had selected. In the back of her mind she had hoped he would see them. She leaned fully back against the wall and her hips thrust forward of their own accord. Every piece of her body and every inch of her skin begged to be touched. She felt his knowing grin against the top of her panties. Mentally she cursed her inability to deny him or better yet, to deny herself.
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