Mapleton Farms

by Sherry-Lee K. Hunter

Angela Wheeler is accused of stealing cattle from her estranged father's ranch. Hale Evans is the local Chief of Police investigating her case. Angela and Hale fall in love, overcome a love-hate relationship when forced proximity makes them have to work through their issues together. Working through they're personal histories, a deceased husband that used to abuse her and a wife on her dying sick bed reveals that the 21-year old daughter he thought was his, was not actually his blood. He turns to drinking until it almost takes his life. She avoided relationships with her family and others to keep her secrets safe. She doesn't need anyone, until one day, she realizes, she can't live without him.

323 pages, Paperback

Published October 21, 2024