370 pages
English language
Published Aug. 7, 2016
Rhine Fontaine is building the successful life he's always dreamed of--one that depends upon him passing for White. But for the first time in years, he wishes he could step out from behind the facade. The reason: Eddy Carmichael, the young woman he rescued in the desert. Outspoken, defiant, and beautiful, Eddy tempts Rhine in ways that could cost him everything...and the price seems worth paying. Eddy owes her life to Rhine, but she won't risk her heart for him. As soon as she's saved enough money from her cooking, she'll leave this Nevada town and move to California. No matter how handsome he is, no matter how fiery the heat between them, Rhine will never be hers. Giving in for just one night might quench this longing. Or it might ignite an affair as reckless and irresistible as it is forbidden...
This was a really fun read, I'd recommend it to others - the only criticism I might have is that the characters seem a LITTLE two dimensional, they're either unerringly good or bad, but for a western genre that's more the norm? Still, I enjoyed all the characters and Beverly includes so much of the world that this is set in, I would be sad to give any of it up.
This had a slow start for me - I wasn't really sure the author's writing style meshed with my personal tastes but I perservered and ended up staying up way too late reading so clearly I learned to adapt. The story is very accessible and those who like romance, will likely find this an engaging story. I've never read Beverly Jenkins before but I'd be interested in checking out her backlist.
