Part of Fool's Gold
First published 2012
Rafe Stryker built his fortune crushing opponents in corporate boardrooms, but a property dispute forces him back to Castle Ranch in Fool's Gold, California. He swore he would never return to this place. Now he must battle Heidi Simpson, a determined blonde who has claimed the ranch as her permanent home. Heidi spent years moving from place to place before finding stability at Castle Ranch. She refuses to surrender the property, even when Rafe's nighttime kisses tempt her to abandon her wholesome image. The two clash over legal ownership while fighting their growing attraction. Rafe discovers that ranch life and Heidi herself appeal to him more than he expected. Their conflict transforms from bitter opposition to passionate romance as both realize their summer connection could become something lasting.
Genres: romance, contemporary, adult, adult-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, engaging, intimate, passionate, romantic
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, second-chance-romance
Setting: Castle Ranch, Fool's Gold, California
384 pages · Mass Market Paperback · HQN Books