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Faron Whitelaw, a rugged cowboy plagued by anger, inherits a nearly bankrupt ranch in Texas. When he learns the truth about his parentage, his frustration turns toward Belinda Prescott, who has been trying to help him. Belinda sees past his rough exterior and believes he will change, though Faron struggles to give her what she truly needs. Their unlikely relationship develops amid the open plains, where the Whitelaw family’s heritage and the promise of a new life await.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Joan Johnston
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