by Diana Palmer
First published 2011
Mallory Kirk runs his Wyoming ranch with demanding standards. When petite Morie Brannt arrives as his newest hired hand, he doubts she can handle the physical demands of ranch work. Morie proves spirited and determined, but Mallory remains skeptical about her abilities. Their professional disagreements turn personal as they clash over ranch operations and confront secrets from their past. These conflicts threaten any chance they might have together. Despite their arguments, attraction grows between the tough rancher and his stubborn employee. Mallory begins seeing Morie differently as she demonstrates her capabilities. The question becomes whether this hardened Wyoming cowboy can open his heart to love again.
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Wyoming
384 pages · Kindle Edition · HQN Books