Andrea Fletcher came back to her family's Oklahoma ranch after her parent's deaths to do what she had to do - save it from a forced sale and take charge of her rebellious brother Jason. She was hiding her vulnerabilities to look brave to the world, and she was ready to make a decision she'd feared she'd one day regret: asking America's top rodeo champion Hal Griffin to help her.
AND HE ANSWERED
Hal Griffin was six feet of sexy, hell-raising, hard-headed cowboy - and a love 'em and leave 'em kind of man. Agreeing to work for Andrea came from a secret yearning inside him: a need to do some unselfish good instead of just basking in the glory of his stardom...Then he met Andrea and the unexpected happened: their emotions ignited a passion so hot and bright neither could resist.
TO ENDANGER HER HEART
But as mysterious "accidents" threatened young Jason and the ranch, Andrea felt herself being pulled into a maze of terror and suspicion. She was battling an enemy she didn't know; she desperately needed a man she could trust. But Hal belonged to a world of excitement and fame, and he could break her heart forever unless he traded his title to ride in a new arena - the territory of their love.
Connie is well known for her fast-paced adventures, sparkling humor and lively dialogue. She is the best-selling author of historical and contemporary romance, as well as mystery and suspense. Writing under 5 pen names—Carol Finch, Gina Robins, Connie Drake, Debra Falcon and Connie Feddersen—she has penned 57 books for Zebra and Pinnacle Publishers.
Connie and her husband have 3 children and raise cattle and wheat on their ranch near Union City, Oklahoma.
This is another older read (copyright 1997) that you should pick up if you get the chance. Well worth it if you love a strong woman as your heroine, and a stubborn male as counterweight. Here's the back cover text if anyone is interested:
SHE WAS ASKING FOR TROUBLE. . .
Andrea Fletcher came back to her family's Oklahoma ranch after her parents' deaths to do what she had to - save ti from a forced sale and take charge of her rebellious brother Jason. She was hiding her vulnerabilities to look brave to the world, and she was ready to make a decision she feared she'd one day regret: asking America's top rodeo champion Hal Griffin to help her.
AND HE ANSWERED. . .
Hal Griffin was six feet of sexy, hell-raising, hard-headed cowboy - and a love'em and leave'em kind of man. Agreeing to work for Andrea came from a secret yearning inside him: a need to do some unselfish good instead of just basking in the glory of his stardom. Then he met Andrea and the unexpected happened: their emotions ignited a passion so hot and bright neither could resist.