For three months, the Double O has been a haven for Chanel and Maddox while he recovers from a career-ending neck injury. When worry fades, the arguments begin and intensify as they start planning their future.
Chanel lands a dream job in Boise just as Maddox accepts a coaching position at Doumit University, a long three-hour drive away. Sick of chasing his dreams, Chanel wonders why Maddox can’t sacrifice something for her for once.
As if her heart matters weren’t enough stress, Chanel’s father, Mitch, has met someone. Despite the many years since Chanel’s mother died of breast cancer, the thought of a beautiful artist taking her place still hurts.
Mitch tries to respect his daughter’s feelings, but he finds the idea of rattling around his big, empty house forever terrifying. He’s ready to love again. If he can’t convince Chanel to give Lynne a chance, it’s going to be a very long winter at the Double O Ranch.
Kayla grew up on an Idaho cattle ranch, but now calls the wheat fields of the Washington Palouse home with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. She writes romance, chick lit, and now romantic suspense. Her rural roots inspire her writing, and she enjoys giving the world a little taste of a life most folks have never experienced. A rabid reader, when Kayla isn’t writing, ushering dogs in and out of the house, or taking care of the humans in her family, you can find her in a comfy spot with a book or an e-reader in her hands.
Kayla does it again, writing a great love story with real and likable characters. Chanel continues to have her ups and downs, and it's great to keep track of her life. But this story is more about her dad, a widower and rancher meeting someone new. The ranching and rodeo scenes are especially authentic. Very enjoyable!
I've really enjoyed this series. They're more of a family saga, a real family, someone you might know! In this one, Chanel's father, Mitch, is featured in a very charming way. I love his interaction with a pair of teenagers.