" . . . the man I marry must fit the boot I found the night of my ball."
After saving a life, only a boot is left behind . . . of course the fleeing trespasser could have been any sort of a man, but Samantha Dearing chooses to dream big dreams and make the mysterious cowboy into a hero who has just made one teensy, weensy mistake . . . her cattle baron father doesn't exactly share her assessment, but that was a conversation for another day. Her brother did not drown, nothing had been stolen, end of story . . . right?
Actually, the story has only just begun for Asher Ellis. To Asher's utter dismay his path keeps crossing with that of the lovely Samantha Dearing; however, thank the Lord above, she doesn't seem to recognize him. Spending a frequent amount of time with Samantha, Asher's sour opinion of her father begins to soften into a "maybe I was wrong about him" admittance. But still, something isn't quite right on the Three Cedars Ranch; Samantha is experiencing a fair number of "accidents" and Asher's protective instincts are beginning to hum with a few too many thoughts of calling her his "darling" . . . which in turn means the truth about that boot will most certainly have to come out.
Picking up a book by this author is always and forever an absolute delight! Only in Texas could a forsaken boot form the basis for such an entertaining fairy tale re-telling between two characters whose impromptu rendezvous at a party ends up in a pond . . . and boy howdy, enjoy reading how that turns out!
*I purchased this book and was under no obligation to provide a positive review.
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BackCover Blurb:
One fateful night will change their destinies forever. . . .
Convinced
that his stepmother and half brothers have been wrongfully evicted by
cattle king Eli Dearing, Asher Ellis uses the cover of an extravagant
ball to break into the Three Cedars' ranch house to search for proof. On
the verge of discovery, he flees, but a boy's cry compels him to make a
daring rescue.
Spunky and independent Samantha Dearing balks
when she learns the ball her father is hosting is nothing more than a
matrimonial ambush. Taking a break from unwanted suitors, Samantha spots
a thief fleeing her home. When the stranger ends up saving her
brother's life, she hides the only clue to his identity left behind--his
boot--and resolves to find him herself.
When Samantha encounters
the older brother of a student she tutors, all thoughts of the bootless
mystery man vanish. Asher values family above wealth, a rare trait that
opens her heart. Afraid she will discover his past misconduct, Asher
tries to keep his distance, but when a series of suspicious accidents
befall her, he vows to protect her, even though saving her life could
mean losing her love.
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