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The Road to Love & Hearts in the Highlands: The Road to Love\Hearts in the Highlands
by Linda Ford Ruth Axtell MorrenHaunted by the past…The Road to LoveStruggling to hold on to the family farm and raise two small children in the depths of the Depression, widow Kate Bradshaw had only her faith to sustain her—until Hatcher Jones came walking up to her door. The handsome drifter was clearly haunted by his past. But he had a good heart, and Kate longed to make him see that there could be redemption for anyone, even him.Hearts in the HighlandsMaddie Norton’s life was devoted to her faith, good works and to the elderly lady whose companion she was, until her mistress’s handsome archaeologist nephew returned to London. The shadows in Reid Gallagher’s haunted eyes touched Maddie. When he asked her to travel with his family to help with his work, she agreed. Amid the breathtaking beauty of the Scottish Highlands, she began to wonder if they might yet find new life—and love.
The Road to Love: Love by Degree\The Rain Sparrow
by Debbie Macomber Linda GoodnightFall for these two beloved stories about life, love and second chances Love by Degree by Debbie Macomber When Ellen Cunningham decides to go back to school as a mature student, she knows that money is going to be tight. She also knows she's lucky to find inexpensive lodging in a house near the campus, but she didn't count on having to live with three college-aged boys-or deal with the bad-tempered landlord, Reed Morgan. Reed has no patience for college-boy antics, but the chemistry between him and Ellen might warm him up to his new tenants... The Rain Sparrow by Linda Goodnight Renowned yet private, thriller writer Hayden Winters lives a life colored by lies. As he is deeply ashamed of his past, his hunger for an honest relationship and dreams of starting a family remain unsatisfied, and he can trust no one with his secrets-until he meets Carrie Riley. When they discover a vulnerable young boy hiding at the inn where Hayden is staying, the two are compelled to help him, and soon they're drawn into a centuries-old mystery that will either bring them closer together-or tear them apart.
The Road to Magnolia (The Magnolia Sisters)
by Michelle MajorAn unexpected cross-country road trip throws two almost strangers into each other’s lives, but is it just a temporary connection on the road to Magnolia? When her father suffers a serious injury, down-on-her-luck waitress Lily Wainwright has to figure out a way from California back to her hometown of Magnolia, North Carolina—with no money, no car and her giant Great Dane in tow. Lucky for her, Lily’s boss is owed a big favor from her nephew Garrett, and she’s calling it in on Lily’s behalf. What Lily doesn’t know is that her boss has reasons of her own for getting Garrett out of LA.As Garrett and Lily begin the journey east with only each other for company, what started as a simple—if reluctant—act of goodwill turns unexpectedly romantic. But with Garrett’s dream to prove himself in Hollywood and Lily’s determination to forge a new path in her hometown…will their newfound connection survive the distance? “The Magnolia Sisters is sheer delight, filled with humor, warmth and heart…. I loved everything about it.” —New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne
The Road to Paradise: A Vintage National Parks Novel
by Karen BarnettAn ideal sanctuary and a dream come true–that’s what Margaret Lane feels as she takes in God’s gorgeous handiwork in Mount Rainer National Park. It’s 1927 and the National Park Service is in its youth when Margie, an avid naturalist, lands a coveted position alongside the park rangers living and working in the unrivaled splendor of Mount Rainier’s long shadow. But Chief Ranger Ford Brayden is still haunted by his father’s death on the mountain, and the ranger takes his work managing the park and its crowd of visitors seriously. The job of watching over an idealistic senator’s daughter with few practical survival skills seems a waste of resources. When Margie’s former fiancé sets his mind on developing the Paradise Inn and its surroundings into a tourist playground, the plans might put more than the park’s pristine beauty in danger. What will Margie and Ford sacrifice to preserve the splendor and simplicity of the wilderness they both love? Karen Barnett’s vintage national parks novels bring to vivid life President Theodore Roosevelt’s vision for protected lands, when he wrote in Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter: "There can be nothing in the world more beautiful than the Yosemite, the groves of the giant sequoias and redwoods, the Canyon of the Colorado, the Canyon of the Yellowstone, the Three Tetons; and our people should see to it that they are preserved for their children and their children's children forever, with their majestic beauty all unmarred."
The Road to Reunion (Family Found #11)
by Gina WilkinsNEVER TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWERThat had always been Molly Walker’s motto. So when Kyle Reeves refused to come to the Walker Ranch for a celebration, Molly set out to bring Kyle back one way or another....Bruised and battered, the last thing Kyle needed was a reminder from his past...especially from the redheaded beauty who landed on his doorstep. Kyle knew he wasn’t the man Molly remembered from long ago, nor could he give her what she deserved-love, family and a Texas home.But when faced with a woman who wouldn’t take no for an answer, would Kyle say yes to the passion and love he’d been searching for?
The Road to Rose Bend (Rose Bend #1)
by Naima SimoneIf it was only about her, she might never have come back to Rose Bend.But it’s not only about her anymore.Sydney Collins left the small Berkshires town of Rose Bend eight years ago, grieving her sister’s death—and heartbroken over her parents’ rejection. But now the rebel is back—newly divorced and pregnant—ready to face her fears and make a home for her child in the caring community she once knew. The last thing she needs is trouble. But trouble just set her body on fire with one hot, hot smile.Widower and Rose Bend mayor Coltrane Dennison hasn’t smiled in ages. Until a chance run-in with Sydney Collins, who’s all grown-up and making him want what he knows he can’t have. Grief is his only connection to the wife and son he lost, and he won’t give it up. Not for Sydney, not for her child, not for his heart. But when Sydney’s ex threatens to upend everything she’s rebuilt in Rose Bend, Cole and Sydney may find that a little trouble will take them where they never expected to go.Rose BendBook 1: The Road to Rose Bend
The Road to Roswell: A Novel
by Connie WillisA delightful novel about alien invasions, conspiracies, and the incredibly silly things people are willing to believe—some of which may actually be true—from the Nebula and Hugo award-winning author of Blackout and All Clear&“An absolute blast with abundant humor, copious references to old westerns, and . . . a delightful, intergalactic twist on the romantic comedy.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)When level-headed Francie arrives in Roswell, New Mexico, for her college roommate&’s UFO-themed wedding—complete with a true-believer bridegroom—she can&’t help but roll her eyes at all the wide-eyed talk of aliens, which obviously don&’t exist. Imagine her surprise, then, when she is abducted by one. Odder still, her abductor is far from what the popular media have led her to expect, with a body like a tumbleweed and a mass of lightning-fast tentacles. Nor is Francie the only victim of the alien&’s abduction spree. Before long, he has acquired a charming con man named Wade, a sweet little old lady with a casino addiction, a retiree with a huge RV and a love for old Westerns, and a UFO-chasing nutjob who is thoroughly convinced the alien intends to probe them and/or take over the planet.But the more Francie gets to know the alien, the more convinced she becomes that he&’s not an invader. That he&’s in trouble and she has to help him. Only she doesn&’t know how—or even what the trouble is. Part alien-abduction adventure, part road trip saga, part romantic comedy, The Road to Roswell is packed full of Men in Black, Elvis impersonators, tourist traps, rattlesnakes, chemtrails, and Close Encounters of the Third, Fourth, and Fifth kind. Can Francie, stuck in a neon green bridesmaid&’s dress, save the world—and still make it back for the wedding?
The Road to Three Creeks
by Caron ToddFor much of the year, some remote areas of northern Canada rest on land so precarious there are no real roads. They're accessible only once the perfect conditions appear. It's no different for certain people.Some say life has passed Emily Moore by. They're wrong. She's just waiting for her moment....And that moment arrives when she discovers her friend Daniel is missing and a stranger-supposedly Daniel's nephew-is living in his house. Emily has no reason not to believe Matthew Rutherford, but odd things are starting to occur. There are break-ins along Creek Road and no news from Daniel.And then there's the fact that instead of researching the family history, Matthew seems much more interested in Emily....
The Roads Home
by Linda BarrettWhen a broken arm forces Dr. Eric Mitchell to hire temporary help, the veterinarian who arrives on his doorstep takes him by surprise.Physically, Alison Truesdale seems too fragile. Emotionally, her smile never quite reaches her eyes-especially around his son. The boy, Eric soon discovers, reminds her of a past she can't outrun.By the time he finds a runaway hiding in his barn, Eric has started to accept the unexpected, because the teen has shown him the way to Alison's heart, and helped him to see that his house full of strangers could make a perfect home.
The Roaring Days of Zora Lily: A Novel
by Noelle Salazar&“Noelle Salazar captures the hazy, liquor-soaked days of the Jazz Age in this mesmerizing tale . . . of family, ambition, love, and self-discovery.&” —Entertainment Weekly&“Beautifully written and vividly drawn . . . [a] dazzling and sexy, dangerous and inspiring journey through the speakeasies of the jazz age to the glamour and darkness of Hollywood.&” —Jillian Cantor, USA Today bestselling author of Beautiful Little FoolsThe discovery of a hidden label on a famous gown unearths the story of a talented young seamstress in this glittering novel of family, love, ambition, and self discovery by the USA Today bestselling author of The Flight Girls.2023, The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History: A costume conservator is preparing an exhibition featuring movie costumes from the 1920s to present day. As she gingerly places a gown once worn by Greta Garbo on a mannequin, she discovers another name hidden beneath the designer's label, leaving her to wonder—who is Zora Lily?1924, Seattle: Poverty-stricken Zora Hough spends her days looking after her younger siblings while sewing up holes and fixing hems for clients to bring in extra money, working her fingers to the bone just to survive. But at night, as she lies in the bed she shares with one of her three sisters, she secretly dreams of becoming a designer like Coco Chanel and Jeanne Lanvin.When her best friend gets a job dancing in a club downtown, Zora is lured in by her stories of music, glittering dresses and boys. She follows her friend to the underground speakeasies that are at once exciting and frightening—with smoke hanging in the air, alcohol flowing despite Prohibition, couples dancing in a way that makes Zora blush and a handsome businessman named Harley. It&’s a world she has only ever imagined, and one with connections that could lead her to the life she's always dreamed of. But as Zora's ambition is challenged by tragedy and duty to her family, she'll learn that dreams come with a cost. Don't miss Noelle Salazar's next sweeping story, THE LIES WE LEAVE BEHIND, where a fearless nurse must leave love behind when duty calls her back to the front...More from Noelle Salazar: The Angels of Resistance The Flight Girls
The Rock (Highland Guard #11)
by Monica McCartyNew York Times bestselling author Monica McCarty continues her Highland Guard series in this eleventh steamy historical romance set against the sweeping backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.The first time he caught sight of Elizabeth Douglas, Thomas MacGowan thought she was a princess. To the son of the castle blacksmith, the daughter of the powerful Lord of Douglas might as well be. When it becomes clear that his childhood companion will never see him as a man she could love, Thom joins Edward Bruce’s army as a man-at-arms to try to change his lot. If he’s harbored a secret hope that he could close the gap between them, he faces the cold, hard truth when Elizabeth comes to him for help. She might need the boy who used to climb cliffs to rescue her brother from the hands of the English, but she would never see the son of a smith as a man worthy of her hand.
The Rock Harbor Mysteries Collection: Without a Trace, Beyond a Doubt, Into the Deep, Cry in the Night, and Silent Night (Rock Harbor Series)
by Colleen CobleUSA Today best-selling author Colleen CobleÆs Rock Harbor series now available in one volume! Without a Trace Bree thinks a plane crash took the lives of her husband and young son, but her son Davy survived the accident. Can she find him before itÆs too late? Beyond a Doubt Evidence of a violent crime in BreeÆs basement causes police to re-open a cold case. Can she and her K-9 search dog, Samson, stop the killer before he strikes again? Into the Deep When BreeÆs dog Samson goes missing, itÆs just the beginning of her life turning upside down. Cry in the Night Bree and Samson discover a crying infant in the snowy Rock Harbor forest. But where are the babyÆs parents? And how did she get there? Silent Night As Christmas day nears, Bree and her faithful search-and-rescue dog Samson follow the trail of a troubling mystery into the snowy forests of Rock Harbor.
The Rock Star and The Lifeguard
by Jackie CollinsEverybody wanted to go to bed with Tony Guiseppi, it had been that way since seventh grade. And not only females, males felt that way too - they were always coming onto him, eyeing him appreciatively, inviting him to a ball game, lunch or a night on the town. Anything he wanted in fact. In fact, he wanted nothing. Tony Guiseppi had learned at an early age that looks were only the package. He knew he was exceptionally good looking. It did not impress him. Tony Guiseppi was half Italian (his father, Roberto, was a crotch-stroking, drunken native of Naples, who came to America in 1972 for a vacation and stayed), and half American (his mother, Ruth, would have been a Jewish princess if only her family had possessed money). As it was she was a waitress when his father came upon her - literally. They were married exactly one month before Tony entered the world.
The Rock Star in Seat 3A
by Jill KargmanIt's Hazel's thirtieth birthday and she has everything she's ever wanted: a kickass job, a dream apartment in New York City, and the perfect boyfriend-who's just days away from proposing. Hazel thinks she's happy but isn't quite ready to settle down. So when her most far-fetched fantasy enters the realm of the possible, shouldn't she drop everything to see it through? The morning after her birthday, Hazel boards a flight to L.A. only to get the surprise of her life. When she's bumped up to first class, extra legroom and free drinks are absolutely the last things on her mind when she catches sight of her seatmate: her all-time biggest celebrity crush, rock star Finn Schiller! Only the night before she'd confessed her infatuation with the gorgeous musician, and her boyfriend joked that she had a free pass if she ever met him. Hazel can't believe fate has actually thrown them together. Even more unbelievable is that during the flight they genuinely connect. Finn likes her uncensored cursing and wicked sense of humor, and that she's unlike all of his groupies; Hazel likes his killer looks, ripped physique, and soulful music. But what started as a fantasy quickly becomes a real attraction, and after a dream date and taste of the rock-star life with Finn in L.A., Hazel is forced to examine the track her life is on. Indulging in a passionate affair with a rock star seems crazy-but could she ever forgive herself if she walked away from her wildest dream coming true? And is her wildest dream the stuff that happiness is made of? A lively novel about a down-to-earth New York City girl who suddenly finds herself in a rock 'n' roll Cinderella fantasy, The Rock Star in Seat 3A is seasoned with Jill Kargman's signature wit and hilarious dialogue. This is a fairy-tale romance with a twist.
The Rock Star's Guide to Getting Your Man
by Ashlyn KaneWhen Jeff Pine rents a cabin in the hometown he’s been avoiding for fifteen years, he just wants some time away from his rock 'n roll world to figure out his life. Instead he runs into his former BFF—and the inspiration for dozens of love songs—on the first day. Facepalm. Park naturalist Carter Rhodes is a cinnamon roll dressed like a lumberjack. Fame and fortune don’t turn his head, but the snarky little nerd who followed him around as a kid? The guy who makes him laugh when he’s grieving and relax when he overextends himself? Not the rock star, but Jeff? That guy has a chance. Jeff has always known Carter is it for him, but he’s facing a tour with increasingly hostile bandmates, a looming album deadline, and the suspicion that their label is up to no good. Can he find the courage—and the time—to write a true love song with Carter?
The Rocky Mountain Heiress Collection: Three Inspirational Romances: The Confidential Life of Eugenia Cooper, Anna Finch and the Hired Gun, The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck
by Kathleen Y'BarboTake a trip back to the nineteenth-century Wild West in these three inspirational romance novels, attractively priced and packaged as an eBook omnibus. Kathleen Y'Barbo's The Rocky Mountain Heiress Collection includes the rollicking romances of three amazing young women; an adventure-seeking heiress pretending to be a governess to go west, a feisty well-to-do society girl longing to become a journalist and chase the story of a lifetime, and the millionaire's daughter who is being asked to marry for the good of the family business . Fans of westerns will find themselves transported to frontier Colorado, and into stories with independent heroines, adventure, love, and ambition. ABOUT The Confidential Life of Eugenia Cooper Roman Holiday meets Mary Poppins in this Gilded Age tale of Eugenia "Gennie" Cooper, a New York socialite who takes advantage of a rare opportunity to step into the world of the dime novels she secretly loves. From the splendor of Fifth Avenue's mansions to the gilded homes of Denver silver barons and the rugged Leadville mines, Gennie's adventure as a governess soon becomes a love story despite the rocky start she has with widower Daniel Beck and his daughter Charlotte. ABOUT Anna Finch and the Hired Gun Anna Finch's father desperately wants to marry her off, but Anna's not having much success, mostly because she's much better at the written word than the spoken word. When she's around an eligible man, she becomes completely tongue-tied. It doesn't help that the awful man at the newspaper taunts her with constant mentions in his "Perish the Thought" gossip column. When Anna encounters the infamous lawman and outlaw Wyatt Earp, she sees her chance to finally achieve her dream of becoming a reporter. In this capacity, she finds love and trouble in equal measure when she convinces the dying gunfighter Doc Holliday to tell her his story. Her freedom to meet with Holliday is hampered, however, by Pinkerton agent Jeb Sanders, who's been hired to keep an eye on her--and keep her away from nobleman and notorious playboy Edwin Beck. Once Jeb realizes what Anna's up to, his annoyance at being forced to babysit a rich girl is swamped by his need to exact revenge on Doc Holliday. As the reporter and the detective get more tangled in Doc Holliday's story and each other, will their opposing goals tear them apart--or bring them together? ABOUT The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck Charlotte Beck wants to go to college, but her father would rather she get married and spend her days painting. Alex Hambly's aristocratic family is in financial straits, and he has two options: either sell off the family's Colorado silver mine or marry a rich, American heiress. Charlotte's father makes them a deal: he'll allow Charlotte to go to college and be the instrument of Alex's financial salvation on one condition--that they agree to get married. Seeing no way out, Charlotte and Alex find themselves engaged. They agree that they'll have the marriage annulled as soon as possible and go back to their own lives. Except Alex isn't sure he wants the annulment. He sets out to woo his wife for real, and Charlotte suddenly finds that her marriage has become very inconvenient indeed.
The Rodeo Cowboy's Return: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (The Rocking Chair Ranch #1)
by Cathy McDavidComing back to the ranch…Means facing his past—and his futureRodeo cowboy Everett Owens broke a vow to watch over his best friend&’s widow and son. But when his grandfather&’s failing health leads him back to Arizona, he must face Macy Sommers, the single mother he abandoned to her grief—and the woman who has always held a special place in his heart. Could working together to save Pops&’s ranch help to heal the past…and create a loving future neither imagined? From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.The Rocking Chair RanchBook 1: The Rodeo Cowboy's Return
The Rodeo Knight (Sam's Café Romances #3)
by Ashavan DoyonSam's Café Romances: Book ThreeStruck by amnesia after a car crash, Brian Stouten has been living a life laid out by his family, a heterosexual life that just doesn't fit. When he learns it was all a lie, he returns to the small college town that's his only clue to his past. But the town is still unfamiliar, and the man he'd hoped would make all his memories return is on a honeymoon with another man. To add insult to injury, everyone thinks Brian died in the crash. It's only when an out-of-place cowboy asks to bum a smoke that Brian realizes this trip was meant to be. Sylvester Thomas has always fought a secret desire, and done it successfully. But when geeky Brian offers him a smoke and a light, a simple brush of hands has Sylvester's hidden passions burning deep. Did he make a mistake letting Brian walk away?
The Rodeo Man's Daughter
by Barbara White DailleWhen Caleb Cantrell left home as a dirt-poor teenager, he never thought he'd return as a wealthy rodeo star.As a matter of fact, he didn't think he'd return at all. The accident changed all that. It ended his career, nearly ended his life and rekindled a bitterness he thought he'd left in the dust long ago.To rebuild, Caleb has to go back to where it all began-back to Flagman's Folly, New Mexico, and back to his high-school sweetheart, Tess LaSalle. But a ten-year-old secret stands between them, one that could hurt everyone Tess loves, especially her daughter...their daughter...the one Caleb never knew existed.No rodeo ever required the courage Caleb needs now-to forgive, to forget and to start over again...if it's not already too late.
The Rodeo Queen: A Novel (A Closed Circuit Novel #2)
by Marcella Bell"Bell brings the diverse world of competitive rodeo to life with vivid details and enhances the slow burn, opposites attract romance with chemistry and banter. Readers will be captivated." Publishers Weekly, starred review.The rules of being a rodeo queen: no creases, no boyfriends, no mistakes.With more crowns to her name than hairs on her head, Sierra Quintanilla knows the rulebook inside out. And with Closed Circuit, the reality-TV-meets-rodeo-tour competition, back for a second season, she&’s ready to play her part to perfection. But no one is actually perfect. And nothing is more dangerous to a rodeo queen than desire…As a teenager, Diablo Sosa was sentenced by a judge to attend a Houston youth rodeo program. Now an attorney at law, Diablo spends his days seeking justice. He would never have returned to the arena but for his old mentor, so why does the pounding in his blood feel like a homecoming? Or perhaps that&’s down to Sierra, the hostess, who shines brighter than the studio lights.From Houston to New Orleans, from Miami to Las Vegas, Sierra and Diablo wrestle with a connection that could cost them everything—or else lead them right to where they&’re meant to be…A Closed Circuit NovelBook 1: The Wildest Ride
The Rodeo Rider
by Roxann DelaneyTanner O'Brien had always kept his focus on two things: rodeo and caring for his nephew. So why was he distracted by one big-city gal who was in town for only a month? Jules Vandeveer was the opposite of everything Tanner was attracted to in a woman--but even her negative attitude toward bronc riders didn't make her any less appealing. Something hidden beneath her kindness to his young nephew made him want to help ease her pain--if only she'd let him. Penetrating Jules's tough exterior and winning her heart would require lots of getting-to-know-you time. And Tanner knew just the cowboy for the job. . . .
The Rodeo Star's Reunion: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (The Cowboy Academy #5)
by Melinda CurtisIf you lose your heart to a cowboy…It&’ll be nothing but trouble!Bess Glover had a sweet spot for reckless cowboy Griff Malone—until he ghosted her on prom night. No explanation was ever given, and Bess was too proud to ask for one. Now, years later, he&’s suddenly offering to help with her ranch and with the high school rodeo team that she coaches, which rekindles a spark from long ago. But will their resurfacing feelings survive when Bess discovers the real secret that Griff&’s been holding on to for all these years?The Cowboy AcademyUSA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHORFrom Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.The Cowboy AcademyBook 1: A Cowboy Worth Waiting ForBook 2: A Cowboy's Fourth of JulyBook 3: A Cowboy Christmas CarolBook 4: A Cowboy for the TwinsBook 5: The Rodeo Star's ReunionBook 6: Cowboy Santa
The Rodrigues Pregnancy
by Anne MatherOlivia found the comfort and passion she craved in the arms of South American tycoon Christian Rodrigues. She found something else that she'd always longed for, as well-after one night of reckless passion, Olivia discovered she was expecting Christian's child! But Olivia had good reasons for keeping news of her pregnancy from the world, and from Christian. However, she hadn't reckoned on his determination to find her and continue their relationship. Perhaps Olivia could still keep their baby secret, but only if she denied that she still ached for Christian's touch....
The Rogue
by J. R. WardOnly one woman can get past his guard. The Moorehouse Legacy finale from New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward writing as Jessica Bird.Michael "Spike" Moriarty has had a thing for Madeline Maguire ever since she first walked up to him as if she wasn't the most gorgeous woman on the planet and asked to see his tattoos. But he knows that the attraction can only go one way--he could never be the man for her. He has a dark history that very few know about, and even worse, it's all about to come to the surface.Madeline's been burned enough in the past to know better, but Spike is the only man that has caught her eye time and time again. For some reason, he's determined to avoid her, but when she desperately needs help to ward off her scheming family, Spike is the one at her side. And even though he says they can only be friends, his actions speak a very different story...A reader-favorite story originally published as A Man in a Million.
The Rogue
by Janet DaileyBestselling author Janet Dailey captures today&’s West—still wild, and vibrant with the proud passions and daring desires of bold men and women!Across the windswept plains of Nevada, through sun-scorched days and starry nights, they fought an all-consuming attraction...Proud, willful, and beautiful, Diana clashes head-on with Holt Mallory, the man who runs her father&’s ranch. But his son arouses her pity, and she opens her arms to the motherless child. Then a wild, white stallion ravages the ranch&’s brood mares. Diana joins the hunt for this mighty beast, and finds herself hunted—by Holt whose powerful passion she knows she cannot resist.