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Lance has always put his family first. After his brothers left town, he took over running their bull ranch in Topaz Falls, Colorado. Following in their father´s footsteps, Lance became a legendary bull rider. But the sport has taken a toll on him. Lance knows his career is coming to an end -- and he wants to go out on top. With the world finals weeks away, he´s devoting all his time and energy to training. So when his ailing father requires more help than Lance can give him, he´s forced to strike a deal with the local--not to mention sexy--veterinarian.

Jessa Mae Love agrees to helps look after his father for a couple weeks and he´ll provide her with the money she needs to save her animal rescue. It´s the perfect solution to her woes but when sparks start to fly, Jessa finds it hard to keep her feelings for Lance strictly professional - especially when she moves to the ranch. As their feelings grow deeper, Jessa knows she wants more than just a business arrangement - but she´s terrified of his lifestyle and the thought of losing him. Now Jessa must decide if being with Lance is worth the risk of losing it all in one heartbreaking instant...

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"Charming, witty, and fun. There´s no better read. I enjoyed every word!"-Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author on No Better Man

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Richardson, Sara

Sara Richardson grew up chasing adventure in Colorado´s rugged mountains. She´s climbed to the top of a 14,000 foot peak at midnight, swum through Class IV rapids, completed her wilderness first-aid certification, and spent seven days at a time tromping through the wilderness with a thirty-pound backpack strapped to her shoulders.

Eventually Sara did the responsible thing and got an education in writing and journalism. After a brief stint in the corporate writing world, she stopped ignoring the voices in her head and started writing fiction. Now she uses her experience as a mountain adventure guide to write stories that incorporate adventure with romance. Still indulging her adventurous spirit, Sara lives and plays in Colorado with her saint of a husband and two young sons.

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