Books like Heartless (Hqn) by Diana Palmer

On a sprawling Texas ranch, teenage Gracie was once infatuated with her strong‑silent stepbrother, Jason. Years later, Jason, now the wealthy owner of Comanche Wells, returns and discovers his former step‑daughter has grown into a woman. In a moment of spontaneous passion, he realizes he is falling for her, a feeling he struggles to reconcile with their complicated family ties. Gracie, however, harbors a shameful secret that makes her fearful of loving anyone, especially a man she cannot easily abandon. When Jason leaves feeling hurt by her rejection, Poe thought he could keep a distance from the past. Yet danger soon threatens the ranch, leaving Gracie to hope that her powerful, tall Texas love will come again to save her. It is a story of romance, family secrets, and the pull of the Texan frontier. Themes of stepfamily dynamics, ranch life, and unforeseen danger weave together as Gracie and Jason confront their past and future on the open Texas land.

First publish date: 2009