by JoAnn Ross
First published 1984
Kate paints scenes of the Old Wild West under the name K. L. Michaels. Almost everyone believes the artist is a man. When stockbroker Hunter St. James barges into her world demanding to purchase a painting she refuses to sell, Kate sees an opportunity. She will part with the artwork if Hunter pretends to be the mysterious K. L. Michaels. Her goal is to fool a wealthy Arab patron into backing the arts. Hunter accepts the bargain and moves into Kate's house. Their arrangement quickly turns into something neither expected as passion ignites between them. But Hunter carries his Wall Street habits into Kate's peaceful world. Their days become a series of clashes between his corporate mindset and her artistic freedom. The nights burn with desire, yet the daylight hours bring constant friction. Kate must decide whether their explosive chemistry can bridge the gap between two completely different ways of living.
Genres: fiction, romance, adult-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Old Wild West
Period: 20th-century
184 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Signet