Bess Samson was raised in privilege, but always had a thing for Cade Hollister, the rough-and-tumble cowboy next door, even ignoring her controlling, class-conscious mother’s caution to stay from him. But he turned her down-hard. Humiliated, she grew up and moved on, but never really gave up wish.

Cade has secretly usually adored Bess-but is filled with disdain for the Samsons’ prosperity. Once, the family members had been friends, until dark secrets and scandal triggered a bitter rift, and today her family members won’t allow him forget his blue-collar roots. But when an accident almost costs Bess her life, the proud rancher must finally combat for the appreciate he’s never neglected.

“Palmer knows steps to make the sparks take flight!” -Publishers Weekly