by Diana Palmer
Part of Long, Tall Texans, book 16
First published 1998
Tanner Everett comes back to his Texas hometown after years away, successful but still carrying old wounds. Beloved Kirk, the woman who turned down his marriage proposal long ago, now faces serious troubles that threaten everything she holds dear. She runs a struggling ranch and cares for her aging father while fighting off creditors and land developers. Tanner still wants her, but Beloved remains as independent and stubborn as ever. She refuses his help even as her situation grows desperate. Their past attraction flares back to life, but trust comes harder than desire. Beloved must choose between her fierce pride and accepting help from the man she once pushed away. Tanner must prove he wants more than just to claim her as a prize.
Genres: romance, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Texas
192 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Silhouette