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Lisa Anderson has lived the ranch life with her husband and understands his restless spirit. When she encourages him to travel, she must face the arrival of Cruz, a rugged desperado who takes over the ranch. Forced into a marriage by gunpoint, Lisa finds herself torn between resistance and growing attraction. Cruz, a thief unwilling to kill, protects her while learning to love her. Their tense relationship evolves as they confront loyalty, danger, and desire on the frontier.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Karen A. Bale
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