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Loreli Winters, a Californian woman, arrives in a frontier town in Kansas to become a temporary caretaker for two orphaned sisters. She meets the rugged ranch hand Jake Reed, and the two quickly feel a profound attraction. Their growing connection must overcome Jake’s domestic responsibilities and Loreli’s fears and expectations, creating an emotional and romantic journey as they make their lives together.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Beverly Jenkins
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