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Alexandra Haywood, a woman struggling with the aftermath of her father's sudden death, returns to the family-owned horse farm in Paradise County, Kentucky. Her mission is to save the farm from the greedy owner, but her own personal demons threaten to derail her plans. As she navigates the complex relationships within the family and the changing dynamics between her and the farm manager Joe Welch, she is drawn to him, but they clash and fall for each other. However, a shocking murder and the disappearance of Joe's teenage son and Alex's younger sister raise the stakes, and evil lurks beneath Paradise County. The story explores themes of inheritance, succession, and the power of love.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Karen Robards
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