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A New York fashion model falls for a handsome cowboy in this Americana romance set in New Mexico by the New York Timesbestselling author. Blessed with silvery blond hair, a show-stopping figure, and a creamy, flawless complexion, Diana enjoys a thriving career as a model in New York City. Still, in her heart, she longs only for the love of a good man and the simple joys of marriage and motherhood. At twenty-four, Diana has learned that most of the good men are intimidated by her looks, and she attracts only those whose egos need to be stroked by having a beautiful woman on their arm. But all of that is about to change when she travels out west for a photo shoot at a rodeo and meets New Mexico rancher Lije Masters. The desert afternoon is hot and still when a startled horse sends Diana literally falling into Lije's strong arms. From afar, Diana had already noticed the cowboy's rugged good looks; up close, she can feel his granite-colored eyes seeing past her exterior and straight into her soul. But is she willing to give up life in the big city for the Land of Enchantment?

The New York Timesbestselling legend displays her ';mastery of sweeping romance' in this scandalous tale of Southern passion from her Americana series (Lanier County News). Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey's classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. One of the most beloved romance authors of all time, whose novels have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide, Dailey invites you to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for an unforgettable story of forbidden love in A Tradition of Pride. Lara Alexander Cochran could never disgrace her proud Southern family by getting a divorceeven though her scoundrel of a husband started cheating almost before their honeymoon was over. But one thing is for certain: The beautiful betrayed belle is through with men forever! Of course, Ransom MacQuade has other ideas. The strapping new manager of the sprawling Alexander plantation, Rans knew his journey from Texas was worth it the first time he set his piercing brown eyes on the boss's shapely daughter. The stunning redhead may seem cold on the outside, but Rans can tell it's a false front masking a deep pain in her heart. And though Lara knows what the family expects of her, a passionate encounter with this powerful, caring stranger may just be too tempting to resist.

The New York Timesbestselling author proves that appearances can be deceiving in this irresistible Americana romance set in the Buckeye State. Married at seventeen and widowed shortly thereafter, Elizabeth Carrel, known about town as ';young widow Carrel,' barely even knew what it was like to be a wife. Most of her adult life has been on her own, caring for her daughter with the help of her high-society mother-in-law. She's never even really missed having a man arounduntil the most unlikely of suitors awakens feelings she can't ignore. The last time Elizabeth saw Jed Carrel, her late husband's brother, he seemed determine to break every tie with his proper, wealthy family through his crude and lazy behavior. But now that the prodigal son has returned, he seems differentkinder, more determined, much more appealing. Elizabeth knows she should keep her distance, but after so long alone, she's finding his charms difficult to resist. Janet Dailey has over 300 million books sold, and The Widow and the Wastrel is the perfect example of why. A brilliant blend of small-town charm and sophisticated romance, this Ohio-set love story is guaranteed to woo readers.

A daughter is torn between family loyalty and desire for the man who can save her father's coal mine in this romantic gem from the New York Times bestseller. Beautiful, talented Glenna Reynolds would like to be focusing on her writing career, but she knows that if the government shuts down her family's West Virginia coal mine, it would kill her father. Accompanying him for a meeting at the world-famous Greenbrier spa in the magnificent Allegheny Valley, Glenna encounters Jett Coulson for the first time. The handsome tycoon holds their family business in his powerful handsand his self-assured charm combined with his rough, raw masculinity takes her breath away. But Jett isn't interested in absorbing the Reynolds' mining operation into his conglomerateand after just a few precious moments spent with intoxicating, chestnut-haired Glenna, he already has a very different kind of merger in mind. With more than 300 million copies of her novels sold, New York Timesbestselling author Janet Dailey can rightfully be called America's most beloved romance writer. Her Americana series now makes an unforgettable stop in West Virginia, as love blooms against a majestic mountain vista.

A lucky encounter in the crystal-lake splendor of Wisconsin leads to love in this Americana romance from the New York Timesbestselling author. Born and raised in small, picturesque Cable, Wisconsin, shy music teacher Eve Rowland thinks she's perfectly fulfilledgenerous parents, a devoted community of friends, a rewarding career, and a new summer cottage on gorgeous Lake Namekagon. As for love, it isn't a priority, and opportunity is already fading. After all, what are the chances that Mr. Right would ever find himself this far north? She never imagined falling for a type like Luck McClure. Rough, cocky, uncensored, rakehell-sexy, yet very attentive, the single father is on a logging job in a neighboring town when they meet. In no time at all, he sweeps Eve off her feet, and she's feeling a passion she's never experienced before. What's troubling for Eve is that he doesn't seem to know it. Is she falling for a man whose only intention is to find a mother for his son? She hopes not. Because with a little luck, this could be the love of her life.

Love shines bright in this sweet Western romance set in Idahoanother classic entry in the New York Timesbestselling author's Americana series. Girls may be made of sugar, spice, and everything nice, but Charley Collins was brought up to be a slightly different kind of lady. Working on her family's cattle ranch, she's used to taking care of herself. But when her brother is laid up with a broken leg, she finds she needs a little bit of help to get by. She just doesn't expect that help to be in the form of a mysterious stranger who's appealing in more ways than one. Shad Russell never puts down roots. Roaming from place to place, taking work where he can get it, he's the kind of man who prefers to be on his own and as unconnected as possible. He knows getting close to Charley can only mean trouble for them both. But that doesn't mean he can control his attraction to heror keep them both from losing their hearts somewhere down the road.

An Oregon ski trip leads to an avalanche of desire in the New York Timesbestselling author's series that sets each novel in a different state. ';Lucky at cards, unlucky in love.' Tell's words as they left the casino brought the haunted look back into Andrea's eyes. The skiing holiday in Squaw Valley was all she'd hoped for. And she had totally ignored the warning voices that cautioned her to stay away from Tell Stafford. A lot of girls indulged in harmless flirtations. Why shouldn't she? But Andrea and Tell had fallen deeply in love, and now it was too late. Andra knew that if she revealed her terrible secret, everything would change.

Sun and sand lead to a sweet and surprising romance on the Virginia coast in this Americana romance from the New York Timesbestselling author of Rivals. When Lacey Andrews's cousin asks her to mind a stunning piece of shorefront property on Virginia Beach, she jumps at the opportunity. Lacey could use a vacation after dealing with a particularly unpleasant customer at work. Little does she know that her quiet retreat is about to be interrupted by the very same surly but stunning man who berated her on the phone. It seems that Lacey's cousin accidentally asked two people to housesit, and Cole Whitfield has no intention of leaving. But as the surprise housemates spend more time together in the relaxing ocean breeze, their rivalry unwinds and romantic sparks start to fly. When the real world invades their vacation bubble, however, their sweet flirtation might quickly turn sour. With over 300 million books in print, Janet Dailey is a master of romance, proving once again her prowess in the trade in this captivating and alluring escape to the shores of the Old Dominion State.

A resort owner teaches a flirtatious guest the true meaning of love in this Americana romance from the New York Timesbestselling author. At the tender age of twenty, romance is still a game to stunning Annette Long. She's looking for some excitement to spice up a month-long family vacation on Wrightsville Beach, and some innocent flirtation should do the trick. And now she's found the ideal target. The scion of a patrician North Carolina family, resort owner Joshua Lord is used to attention from beautiful female guests. With his sexy, sun-bronzed body, his wealth, and social standing, he can have any woman he desireswhich is why Annette is determined to make him want her. But love is serious business for Josh Lord. If this playful blond minx believes she can toy with his affections, he's ready to teach her a few lessons in love. The little girl from The Matchmakers is all grown up in the North Carolina installment of Janet Dailey's phenomenal Americana Seriesproving once again why the New York Times bestseller is one of America's favorite romance writers with more than 300 million books sold.

Passion heats up the Keystone State as the legendary New York Timesbestselling romance author takes her Americana series back east to Pennsylvania. From a young age, Mara Prentiss knew never to trust men. Her philandering father's antics and her mother's pain showed her all too well the kind of trouble love could bring. She's spent years practicing how to steel up against the kind of hurt a broken heart can cause, and she's yet to meet a man who could break down her defensesuntil Sinclair Buchanan moves into her backyard. As soon as the debonair scoundrel takes up residence in the cottage at the back of Mara's property, it becomes clear that Sinclair won't be satisfied until her frosty demeanor melts. But even as his determined wooing in the peaceful Pennsylvania countryside begins to win her over, Mara doubts her fearful heart will ever truly allow her to give in to love. With over 300 million copies of her books sold, Janet Dailey is an icon of American romance and a skilled storyteller who proves her mastery yet again in The Thawing of Mara.

In this sexy romance, the legendary New York Timesbestselling author introduces a feminist beauty who challenges a Boston bachelor's idealsand heart. After her uncensored comments about a certain Boston playboy make headlines, reporter Lexie Templeton knows there will be hell to pay. Rome Lockwoodeven more irresistible in the fleshshows up at her office to accuse her of starting a smear campaign. Appalled by her powerful attraction to the magnetic businessman, no one is more surprised than Lexie when she throws down the gauntlet. She challenges Rome to prove he isn't the macho, double standarddealing male she believes he is by going on a date with her. To Lexie's shock and dismay, Rome gladly accepts the challenge. He's determined to prove he isn't the man she thinks he is. Much to the contraryhe's the perfect man for her. With over 300 million copies of her books in print, Janet Dailey has earned her place as America's First Lady of romance fiction. That Boston Manthe twenty-first book in her Americana series, each featuring a different US statetakes readers to Massachusetts for a witty and seductive battle of the sexes.

In coastal Maine, a woman's scandalous past comes back to haunt herand tempt herin this Americana romance from the New York Timesbestselling author. In a picturesque fishing village off the coast of Maine, twenty-six-year-old attorney Gina Gaynes has a thriving career and a bright future. The last man she wants to see is Rhyder Owens, a virile member of the yachting set, back in town to shake up her life again. She's fought hard to forget what happened between them nine years ago. It hadn't been love, it was raw desire. It wasn't a marriage, it was a scandal. It ended not in bittersweet goodbyes, but with blackmail. Now Rhyder is back to reclaim what he never should have let go. But Gina is not the girl he once knew, one given to impulsive fantasies. She's no longer under the rule of a family who put them both through hell. She's an independent, sophisticated woman who can't be swayed by a bronze sculpture made of flesh and blood. And yet, locked in his embrace, her heart skips a beat. It's making Gina wonder, maybe even hope, that the man who once seemed so wrong for her, could actually be the love of her life.

A Rhode Island widow's recent engagement is threatened by the shocking return of her husband in this romance from the New York Timesbestselling author. Dina Chandler has been to hell and back. Two-and-a-half years ago, her tempestuous marriage to Blake Chandler ended abruptly when his plane disappeared in the South American jungle. With no one else to take the helm, the lovely, grief-stricken widow found herself in charge of the vast Chandler hotel empire. Through it all, Blake's old friend, Chet Stanton, had been her rock. The Newport air kisses Dina's hair with salt as she says farewell to Blake's old sailboat. She isn't much of a sailor andnow that she's engaged to ChetDina feels it's time to let go. But when Dina arrives home, she thinks she's seen a ghost. Always hot-tempered, Blake's ordeal has utterly stripped him of his former sophistication, and he's furious to find his return marred by Dina's engagement. Terrified of the man whose bed she once shared, Dina must now choose between her new love and a savage stranger.

Florida gets hot in the New York Timesbestselling author's Americana series when a woman is torn between her fiance and his gorgeous brother. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey's classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. Barbara has been hurt by love beforebut now, after only a month together, she's found the man she wants to marry. Todd is good to her, and excited to be taking her to see his family's ranch in Florida. As happy as they are, Barbara is still haunted by the memory of another man ... and Todd feels the need to warn her about his tomcat of a brother, J.R. When they get to the ranch, they discover just how right Todd was to be concerned. Because J.R. is none other than Jockthe man Barbara can't seem to forget. Rapt with desire for both men, Barbara doesn't know how she could possibly choose between them. And with neither brother backing down, Florida is about to get hotter than it's ever been.

Love runs wild for a mysterious cowboy and an Arizona hellcat in this Americana romance from the New York Timesbestselling author of Rivals. It's a Sonora, Arizona, sundown and Brandy Ames has one thought: Where's a cowboy when you need one? Her skittish Arabian gelding turned tail and galloped off leaving Brandy lost in the desert. Then she sees the flicker of fire over the next rise and follows it straight to the camp of a cattle thief. Rugged and drop-dead gorgeous in weathered suede, Jim is a man of few words. There's no time for small talk, anyway. An oncoming sandstorm is forcing them to take shelter for the nightin each other's arms. Brandy wasn't exactly prepared for his kiss. Willing? Yes. But what was she thinking? Saddling up next to him, Brandy has no idea that Jim has a secretone that's going to make Brandy the envy of every girl she knows. And inflame the wrath of a few she doesn't. It may have begun as a chance encounter in the desert, but it's about to explode into the most public romance of the year. If Brandy can take the heat.

From a New York Timesbestselling author: A scorching novel of romance in Denver, where passion burns hot enough to melt the Rocky Mountain snow. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey's classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. Lainie MacLeod's mother wanted her to have the best of everything. And for a while, she did. Lainie lived in an exclusive enclave of Denver, Colorado, with her handsome, loving husband, Rad. But that was then. These days, Rad is gonehaving shattered Lainie's heart when he leftand her mother is tragically ill. Now the woman who once had it all is ready to collapse from the strain of getting by. But on a rare night out, Lainie sees two men she thought she'd never see again: her charming childhood crush, Leeand Rad, looking as gorgeous as ever. Caught between the two of them, Lainie wonders if she should explore the romantic path not taken or give the love of her life another chance.

A schoolteacher and a single father find a second chance at love on an Iowa farm in this Americana romance from the New York Timesbestselling author. Although they have yet to meet, Catherine Carlsen already hates the man who just bought the beloved Iowa farm that has been in her family for generations. The dedicated elementary school teacher believed the Carlsens would always own this special piece of land, and marriage to her distant cousin and childhood sweetheart would guarantee their future. But Cathie's sprawling home on the Boyer River now belongs to Robert Douglas, a big-city businessman whose arrival in their Midwestern town creates a huge stir. The divorced single father came west to start over with the little boy with whom he has just been reunited. Rob's devotion to his child isn't the only thing that draws Cathie to him. Her attraction to the new owner of Homeplace is impossible to ignore. As their relationship deepens, can Cathie and Rob's dreams expand to include a family and promise of a love that could give them all a place to belong?

Love is a wild ride for two Oklahoma rodeo rivals in this Americana romance from the legendary New York Timesbestselling author of Southern Nights. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey's classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. Patty King is the fastest-rising trick rider on the rodeo circuit. But she takes an emotional fall when the man she's always loved marries someone else. It's enough to throw her off her gamebut rival performer Morgan Kincaid is her toughest obstacle of all. The gruff and arrogant rancher challenges her at every turnand the simmering attraction flaring between them is a distraction Patty doesn't need. But wild horses couldn't drag Morgan away. He's willing to do whatever it takes to win Patty's trust, mend her heart, and show her that he's the ride-or-die love of her life. Alive with Daily's love of the American land and the unforgettable ';passion, spirit and strength,' of her writing, this novel will entrance fans of Debbie Macomber's Dakota Trilogy and Jennifer Ryan's The Montana Men series (Publishers Weekly on Lone Calder Star).

A beautiful wife with an unspeakable secret yearns for love in this Americana romance set in the Ozark Mountains by the New York Timesbestselling author. Spring is bursting forth and dogwood blossoms litter Missouri's Ozark Mountains, but Tanya Lassiter feels a winter chill in her heart. Her son, John, was only three when Jake Lassiter last visited from South Africa. Now seven, John has no memory of the visit and has begun to question if his father really exists. Reluctantly, Tanya promises to write Jake and ask him to return. For Tanya, life at the Lassiter homewhere she and John live in modernist splendor with Jake's wealthy parentsis often strained. Julia Lassiter tolerates Tanya for John's sake, but can't forgive her for driving Jake away. So when Jake appears unannounced at his parents' anniversary party, Tanya is gripped by conflicting emotions. Harder with a world-weary edge, Jake is even more handsome than she remembered. But does he know Tanya has fallen in love with another man? Or has he returned to claim everything he believes is rightfully his?

A Tennessee woman risks her heart on the secrets of a perfect new lover in this Americana romance from the New York Timesbestselling author. Jessica Thorne, an advertising executive from Chattanooga, Tennessee, never expected such a blast from the past. Yet there he was: Brodie Hayes. Years ago, Brodie had pursued Jessica's older sister, Jordanna, and got stung. A poor boy from the wrong side of the tracks, he couldn't measure up to the Thorne family's high standards. Now Brodie has returned to the cityhandsome, charismatic, and wealthy beyond measure. And this time, he only has eyes for Jessica. Jessica is flattered by Brodie's lavish attention, charmed by his persistence, and astonished by his declaration of love. He's definitely the kind of man Jessica has dreamed of, but she can't help wondering: Is he living out the fantasies he still has for her sister? Or could it even be something as sinister as revenge? The answer is arriving soon. Jordanna is coming home to Chattanooga for a visit. Now, Jessica will find out if Brodie is the man of her dreams or too good to be true.

An orphaned waif blossoms into a Texas rose when the New York Timesbestselling romance author's Americana series heads to the Lone Star State. Danny and Coley McGuire have nothing left to lose. In a way, the death of their alcoholic father came as relief, but after their beloved mother passes away, the siblings have only themselves to rely on. Danny has always been protective of his innocent, nineteen-year-old sister. And he hopes to find a better life for her in Texas with their aunt Wilhelmina. When they finally reach the Slash S Ranch, Aunt Willy welcomes them with open arms and happily transforms Coley from a shy, slouching girl into a charming beauty. But the rest of the Savage clan isn't quite as hospitable. In particular, Jase Savagewith his ice-blue eyes and the livid scar on his faceseems set on ignoring her very existence. Coley isn't sure why he's so angry, but she suspects it has something to do with the scar his grandfather calls ';the mark of Cain.'

Love and danger collide as the cross-country romance series heads to Nevadafrom the bestselling author with more than 300 million books in print. The crash of a Cessna 310 charter flight on a Nevada mountainside has left two survivors: Leah Talbot, a young secretary from Las Vegas, and the pilot, lone wolf Reilly Smith. Part Native American, all man, Reilly is impassive, mysterious, and inscrutable. Under the noonday sun, they make their way across a hostile stretch of Nevada desert. Under the cold night rain, they have only their bodies, locked in embrace, to keep them warm. As two desperate strangers come together, so does a desire that burns as hot as the sand. But Reilly's instincts are as strong as his survival skills. They may share a love that's helping to keep them alive, but he knows that once they reach civilization the bond between them will be severed with a last kiss goodbye. Unless Reilly can make Leah realize that she's saved him as much as he's saved her.

A workplace flirtation leads to something more in this New Jerseyset romance in the series that gives each state a love story to call its own. As one of the few female ';cameramen' in the TV business, Jersey girl Petra ';Pet' Wallis works hard to fit in on set. But as much as she tries to keep her cool, she can't help butting heads with her boss, Dane Kingston. The first time she met Dane, the hotshot producer/director mistook Pet for someone's girlfriend and chewed her out for messing with expensive equipment. Pet quickly corrected his error, but the two have had it out for each other ever since. Now, Pet is working for Dane again, this time on a high-profile special starring the singing sex goddess, Ruby Gale. Before shooting even starts, Dane warns Pet to make sure she doesn't stir up trouble. Pet has always been careful, but Dane gets under her skin in a way she just can't explain. And as the production unfolds, it gets tougher and tougher for Pet to behave like she's just one of the boys.

The legendary New York Timesbestselling author continues her Americana series as an innocent crush turns to scandalous passion for a sweet Georgia peach. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey's classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. Since the first moment she saw him, Amanda Bennett has been fixated on Jarod Colby. She never thought he'd notice a local girl like her, so when Jarod takes an interest at the annual cotillion at his family's plantation house, Amanda is overwhelmed by his attentionand his intense, masculine presence. But her Prince Charming isn't perfect, not with his arrogant assurance that he can have anything he wants no questions askedincluding Amanda. Jarod isn't the sort for love or marriage. What he wants are the pleasures of the moment ... and the pleasures he offers are undeniable. Now, Amanda will have to decide if the thrill of loving Jarod is worth the risk of not being loved in return.

A famous model can't deny her Kansas rootsor her gorgeous childhood crushin this Americana romance from the legendary New York Timesbestselling author. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey's classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. Jonni Starr has everything she dreamed of as a girl in Kansas: a glamorous modeling career in New York and a sophisticated fiance who pampers her to no end. After six years away from the Sunflower State, she can't wait to be back with her beau and show off her success. But the happy homecoming is a little more complicated thanks to Gabe Stockman, Jonni's father's right-hand man. Jonni used to idolize him, even though he would never even glance at the boss's daughter. But now, Gabe seems to do nothing but look at her. And he sees a side of the former country girl no one else does. Gabe is determined to remind Jonni of her roots, and the kind of down-home man she should be spending her life with. Filled with Midwest charm and swoon-worthy romance, The Mating Season shows why Janet Dailey is a legend with over 300 million copies of her books sold.

From a New York Timesbestselling author: A widowed father finds an unexpected romance when his two tenacious daughters unite him with their new nanny. Jordan Long has serious issues with the attractive young live-in nanny his aunt hired while he was away on business. He specifically requested a more experienced, matronly woman to take care of his two young daughters, and Kathleen Darrow is an unwanted sexy distraction. She has to go. After three years working as a nurse, Kathleen was ready for a change, and she was thrilled to take the governess job at Long's magnificent home near Delaware Bay. Soon after meeting little Annette and Marsha, she begins to hate the idea of being separated from themand from their charismatic father with his powerful air of self-confidence and darkly handsome features. But if two very resourceful little girls have their way, their passionate, auburn-haired caregiver will soon be assuming a more permanent position in the family householdand in the heart of their widowed dad. With more than 300 million books sold, New York Timesbestselling author Janet Dailey is one of America's premier romance fiction superstarsand she now continues her romantic tour of every state with this heartwarming tale of Delaware passion.

A woman gets caught up in a game of deception with a smooth South Carolina lawyer in this classic romance from a New York Timesbestselling author.Lisa Talmadge is positive her Aunt Mitzi's lawyer is taking advantage of her trusting natureand her money. Not about to let Mitzi get manhandled by a crook, Lisa confronts Slade Blackwell at his practice in Charleston. But when he mistakes her for his temporary secretary, Lisa suddenly finds herself turning a case of mistaken identity into a full-fledged undercover operationcomplete with a wig and alter ego.Searching for evidence of Slade's dirty dealings while posing as a married redhead named Ann Eldridge puts Lisa in a dangerous position: While she's pretty sure Slade is up to no good, his charm and sexy strength are getting her all hot and bothered. It's only a matter of time before her web of lies comes crashing down, and as Lisa starts to fall for Slade, she worries her heart will get broken in the process.Set in steamy South Carolina, this is a deliciously suspenseful romance by a beloved icon of the genre who has sold over 300 million copies.

An English royal melts the heart of a lonesome ranch girl in this Americana romance set in the Roughrider State from the New York Timesbestselling author. At twenty-one, Katherine ';Kit' Bonner is the de facto manager of the Flying Eagle Ranch in the badlands of North Dakota. For three generations, the Bonners have tended the land and its cattle on behalf of its absentee ownersa family of English barons who seem to be more of a myth than anything else. So Kit is taken by surprise when the current baron, Reese Talbot, shows up announced. Deceived by his American accent, Kit mistakes Reese for a salesman and tries to send him packing. He, in turn, can't quite tell if the grimy, shapeless figure on horseback is a man or a woman. But Kit is in for an even bigger surprise when she realizes that her madding, yet undeniably gorgeous, new boss is planning to stay at the ranch long-term. As Reese attempts to pierce Kit's tough exterior, he begins to win her grudging respectand to thaw the ice surrounding her high lonesome heart.

A dream job in Hawaii leads to a chance at love in this Americana romance from the New York Timesbestselling author. To get through the harsh New England winter, Julie Lancaster has been waiting tables while she waits to land her dream job teaching high school history. But then her employment agency calls with an even dreamier offer: a well-paid tutoring position in beautiful, balmy Hawaii! The moment she steps off the plane, Julie is bewitched by the island's intoxicating atmosphere and the lingering scent of exotic blossoms. Debbie, her sixteen-year-old tutee, is a sweetheart, and everyone on the estate makes her feel welcomeexcept Ruel Chandler, Debbie's imperious, older half-brother. At the beach, Julie meets Frank, a handsome surfer who's obviously smitten. But as the Kona winds blow, Julie realizes there's something about Ruel that makes Frank seem like a mere boy by comparison.

A tale of romance, passion, and rebirth in the rugged deserts of Utah from a New York Timesbestselling author. LaRaine came to Hollywood in search of a rich husband and an easy life. But just as she got the chance to star in a movie, her wealthy fiance cut her loose, ending her gold-digging career before it started. A few flops later, LaRaine's career is on its last legs, and she's looking for a safe haven. Instead, she'll find Deseret. In the wild expanse of the Utah desert, she meets a hard-bitten rancher during a location scout. He moves her in ways she didn't know were possible, and fills her with a love that will inspire her to remake herself as someone new. America's first lady of romance fiction, Janet Dailey's masterwork was her Americana seriesfifty novels of passion, with each set in a different state. A Land Called Deseret is an unforgettable trip to Utah.