by Kay Hooper
First published 1986
Rafe Delaney has never met a horse he couldn't handle or a woman he couldn't charm. One of three brothers who run the sprawling Shamrock Ranch, Rafe possesses dark eyes full of mischief and a voice that could sweet-talk anyone. Then Diablo arrives. The black stallion throws Rafe hard, bruising more than his body. Enter Maggie O'Riley, a petite horse trainer with uncommon skill. She tames the wild stallion that humbled Rafe, proving she has talents that extend beyond breaking horses. Rafe finds himself drawn to this small woman who shows no fear of Diablo or of him. Maggie feels the pull of Rafe's desire and the raw beauty of his land, but she has her own goals. His reputation with women gives her pause, and her professional ambitions demand focus. As they work together with the horses, the attraction between them builds like summer heat across the ranch.
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Shamrock Ranch
182 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Loveswept