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On a Wyoming ranch, Yance Culhane has spent months alone during harsh winters, the memories of a lost love haunting him. When Della Dennehy, a single mother with four energetic kids, arrives in Elk Creek needing help, Yance recognizes the woman he once admired in school. The presence of Della and her children awakens his desire for both life and companionship.
The Heller family, rooted deeply in two decades of ranch life, exemplifies the bond between land, family, and heart. Their story turns the rugged landscape into a backdrop for unexpected love, friendship, and the possibility of new beginnings for a timeless cowboy.
Set against the stark backdrop of Wyoming and Driven by a sense of community, the novel explores a late‑life romance, family resilience, and the pull of past affections in a Western setting.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Victoria Pade
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