Marietta Kindergarten teacher,ย Kate Canaday, is doing perfectly well without the ex-love of her life mucking up her intention to stay gloriously uncommitted. So what if sheโs becomeโaccording to her sistersโa serial dater? If pro-bullriderย Finn Scottโs untimely defection six years ago taught her anything, it was that men come with an expiration date. And sheโs more than happy to oblige them.
Trouble is, the sexier-than-ever Finn, now a devoted single father, has just moved to Marietta with his adorable five-year-old twins. Heโs in an unexpected custody battle with his ex and too proud to ask Kate for help in making his crazy life look stable. But Kate sees helping him as a way of sealing off the hurt from her past once and for all. If they can just keep their hands off each other. After allโฆexpiration date, right?
Not if Finn has anything to say about itโฆ
Barbara Ankrum has a thing for the West and has written both historical and contemporary romances, all set in that magical place. Twice nominated for RWAโs RITA Award, her bestselling books are emotional, sexy rides with a touch of humor. Barbaraโs married and raised two children in Southern California, which, in her mind, makes her a native Westerner.