Books like Too hot to handle by Ann Maxwell
Tory Wells arrives at Sundance Ranch carrying a battered suitcase, two dollars, and a promise of employment from a friend. With an Olympic-level background and a knee injury, she needs a job more than anything else. She meets Ethan Reever, the ranch’s owner, whose dark presence and explosive temper mask a complex personality. As a diver who has lost her confidence, Tory must navigate the daunting ranch environment and the underlying tension between them, all while holding onto her own aspirations and careful boundaries.
First publish date: November 1, 1986
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Ann Maxwell
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