Books like Ramona And The Renegade by Marie Ferrarella

Deputy Joe Lone Wolf never imagined that a simple act of help during a thunderstorm would unravel his carefully governed world. When he rescues a mysterious stranger from a stranded vehicle, he discovers she is nothing more than Ramona Santiago—his childhood best friend and a former rebel marked by a troubled past. Years of self‑imposed doubt about her worth have kept Joe from recognizing how much he still cares for Ramona. Yet a single night spent together in a deserted cabin forces him to confront his true feelings. Ramona, a risk‑accepting veterinarian, has learned to trust only herself after others have repeatedly let her down. Now, alone in the storm’s glare, she must decide whether her heart can finally belong to the man she once called a friend—or if their bond will never be more. Their story explores the fragile balance between duty and desire, and whether destiny can turn a life lived alone into a shared future.

First publish date: 2011