Books like Once A Cowboy by Patricia Thayer
Alisa Merrick is drawn back into the life of Matt Rafferty when he returns from the army and settles on his ranch in Texas. A strong, quiet cowboy, Matt has changed, yet Alisa’s memories of their brief romance on the ranch linger. As she watches him adjust to civilian life, old feelings resurface—she must decide whether to pursue a future together or keep her distance.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Patricia Thayer
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