Heartbreak's Reward

Double Dutch Ranch: Love at First Sight #2

by Mary J. McCoy-Dressel

Rancher Jase Carlson doesn’t understand the ache in the hollow of his chest, since his ex-wife ripped his heart out. She doesn’t follow the court rules where his children are concerned, making him even more pissed off. Harboring a bad attitude, he wishes he wasn’t a gentleman when he comes to the aid of a quick-tempered, sexy blonde. He can’t allow her tight jeans and sweet smile to sway him, even after he’s coerced into spending time alone with her. Fighting the torturous battle going on within his own mind and body, he can either deal with it—or succumb to the woman who appears to be everything he didn’t know he needed.

In an attempt to save her rebellious teen sister from herself—as her guardian, Brenna Page leaves everything behind and moves to Canyon Junction, Arizona. When she unexpectedly meets a hot-headed cowboy with intense blue eyes and muscles to die for, the first thing she wants to do is get away. Since she can’t seem to shake him, Brenna wonders if that same grudge-filled cowboy with an attitude is something worth taking on. But still dealing with painful memories, and a sister who wants nothing to do with Arizona, the last thing she needs right now is a horse ranching cowboy interfering.

One wrong turn. Two broken families. Brought together by chance…and need.

334 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 6, 2014

About the author

Author of sensual contemporary western romance with strong family ties, paranormal romance on occasion, and romantic fiction—sometimes writing sensual love stories with less conflict and drama--other times dramatic and sexy for a more emotional and compelling read.

Early days of reading romance novels and women's fiction laid the groundwork for me to take up the pen and write my own memorable love stories.

I admit, I'm a true "romantic at heart." Other writers have always been my inspiration.

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New Release Available now:
Double Dutch Ranch Series: Love at First Sight #5

Seasoned with Destiny: A Gift of Love

Our ranch matriarch has to make a choice.
Which suitor will park their boots beside Judy's at the end of the day? Who will win her heart?

Coming 2021:
Two-Five Ranch Outlaws, Book #2. Featuring Cade. Check my website to see why I chose Faith to be his heroine.

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Reviews

[Donna Porter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Breanna Page a kindergarten teacher moved to Arizona to start a new life for her and her sister, Chloe. They were in a bad car accident two years ago which killed her mother, father, and Chloe's twin sister. Jase Carlson lives in Arizona and he is a horse rancher. He had got a divorce from his wife after she cheated and he fought for custody of his son and daughter, they are 4 and 5. He finally gets custody of his kids and she is suppose to deliver them to him at the Double Dutch ranch and she skips town with the boyfriend and kids. Now Jase doesn't know where they are and he is continually hunting for them. Breanna breaks down and gets lost in Arizona, but she finds the school she will be teaching at. She runs out of gas. Could the day get any worse. She sees lights in her mirror and sees this guy get out of his truck and ask her if she is lost or needs help. It is Jase and they instantly don't like each other. Finally she agrees to let him help and he calls his mom to bring gas for her car. His mother notices the spark between them even though they don't. She encourages Jase to help her find a hotel and stop to get coffee somewhere. They do and they do start talking. This is a sweet story, as Breanna and Jase both fight with their own demons from their pasts. You will love this one.

[ILSE CIPRICH · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exciting

I love the story of Jase and Brena it has everything, to keep you up late at night wondering what will happen next. It is a very touching story of Love adversity, and you won't be disappointed! Highly recommended to all.

[Laura Hannaway · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very enjoyable story, I liked the hero and heroine very much and they deserved their HEA.

[Lorena Helfers · Rating 2 out of 5]

A semi sweet and clean story

If you like semi SWEET stories, you will love this one. Only 5 swear words and the love making is missionary style and NO descriptive words of sex.