Published: Sep. 23, 2010
Words: 60,673 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452339504

Short description

Book One: The Diamondback Ranch Series/ Jessie Kincaid was fifteen and innocent when Cameron asked her to the prom. She lost her heart that night, but his plans didn't change. He left their small town to pursue his dreams. Seventeen years later, Cameron McCade is back, and the fire between them burns as hot as ever. Can they take up where they left off? Can Jessie risk her heart again?

Extended description

Book One: The Diamondback Ranch Series

Jessie Kincaid was fifteen and innocent when Cameron asked her to the prom. She lost her heart that night, but his plans didn't change. He left their small town to pursue his dreams.

Seventeen years later, a trip home leads Cameron McCade back to Salt Fork, Texas and the newly widowed Jessie Devine. Since his return, the fire between them burns as hot as ever. Can they take up where they left off? Can Jessie risk her heart again? (Read more) Book One: The Diamondback Ranch Series

Jessie Kincaid was fifteen and innocent when Cameron asked her to the prom. She lost her heart that night, but his plans didn't change. He left their small town to pursue his dreams.

Seventeen years later, a trip home leads Cameron McCade back to Salt Fork, Texas and the newly widowed Jessie Devine. Since his return, the fire between them burns as hot as ever. Can they take up where they left off? Can Jessie risk her heart again?

Excerpt:

Jessie opened the screen door and turned toward Cameron. This was it, then. The end. Her fairy-tale prom night was over. "Thank you for a wonderful time," she said, holding out her hand, feeling like a fool.

Cameron stared at her hand, then at her. His face was taut, as if he were in pain. His blue eyes burned like jewels. Jessie wondered what was wrong.

Suddenly, he reached out and pulled her to him, arching her slender body into his. "I have to have one more kiss, Jess. One . . . more . . . kiss."

His mouth crushed down on hers. This wasn't an obligatory goodnight kiss, Jessie thought, her heart hammering in her chest. This was a kiss like you read about in novels or watched at the movies. He must feel something for her, or he wouldn't be kissing her like this. How was she going to stand it when he left forever?

Cameron broke the embrace and set her away from him. "Good bye, Jess." He didn't look at her again, didn't turn to wave. He got in his truck and drove away into the night and out of her life.

Seventeen years later . . .

The atmosphere sizzled in the small office. Jessie stood like a statue, her eyes opened wide. "Why did you come back?" Her raspy voice held a note of accusation.

In two long strides, Cameron was beside her. She backed against the file cabinet. He stepped closer.

"You know why I'm back. We need to finish what we started seventeen years ago." He touched a finger to her cheek, traced the smooth line of her jaw, eased his hand behind her neck and pulled her to him. Her trembling intensified and she put her hands on his chest as if to ward him off.

He caught her hands and moved them over his heart. "Feel my heartbeat, Jess. It's beating for you." He pressed his body against hers. "Feel how much I want you. I tried to stay away, but God help me, I couldn't."

His mouth claimed hers in fierce desire. Jessie moaned, holding back only for a second, knowing deep down resistance was hopeless.

She couldn't help it . . . she kissed him back.
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romance, erotic, texas, doctor, western, cowboy, sensual, medical romance, steamy romance, alpha male, reunion story, second chance at love, contemporary western romance, contemporary cowboy romance, texas romance, spicy romance, small town romance

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Review by: karen macpherson on March 19, 2013 : (no rating)
excellent read cannot wait for more books by Anne Marie
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Carol on Jan. 20, 2013 :
Plot of a sweet romance but with a bedroom scene or two.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: candyconesa on Sep. 15, 2012 :
Wow does this book sizzle!
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: olivia chamu on March 28, 2012 :
Good 4 stars for this one
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: olivia chamu on March 28, 2012 :
Good 4 stars for this one
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: hazel gower on Sep. 21, 2011 :
really cute will be adding author to favorites
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: ScrappyT on July 08, 2011 :
I bought this for my mother, and she loved it. She wants more books from this author!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Meg Magruder on May 05, 2011 :
Well done. I laughed and cried. I so wanted just hug Jessie. Such a great romantic teases tale. Great writing.

You will enjoy it!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Sarah Bathurst on April 12, 2011 :
Loved it,
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