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Book A Fiery Unexpected Love for the Scarred Cowboy

Download or read book A Fiery Unexpected Love for the Scarred Cowboy written by Ava Winters and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's a woman on the run with a baby she promised to protect. He's an isolated man, ashamed of his scars and with a heart smouldering with tragedy. Can a secret mail-order bride ad cure their burnt souls? Dessie, a young widow burdened with her sister's baby, embarks on a journey to marry a man she exchanged heartfelt letters with. But when she discovers that the man she expected is not who he seems, her hopes are shattered. Can she find the strength to face her challenges and protect the baby she loves? Zachariah, a man scarred by tragedy, finds solace in hard work and isolation. His past haunts him, but when a mysterious woman arrives at the train station with a baby not her own, his world is turned upside down. Will he be able to look beyond his scars and trust in love again? As fate intertwines their lives, Zachariah's harsh words and Dessie's fiery spirit clash. Despite their initial animosity, an undeniable connection begins to grow. Will they be able to overcome their painful pasts and find healing in each other's arms before it's too late? ☆☆☆☆☆ A Fiery Unexpected Love for the Scarred Cowboy is a stand-alone Western Historical Romance book with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.Buy it now to discover Dessie's empowering and to ride into Old West passion today! Thank you! Get this Book FREE With Kindle Unlimited!

Book The Scarred Rancher s Unforgettable Bride

Download or read book The Scarred Rancher s Unforgettable Bride written by Ava Winters and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-16 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When dangerous times call for courageous acts, how will she keep the man she loves and her family safe? Endearing - Empowering - Romantic! Sophie Fallon decides to become a mail-order bride as a promise to her now dead sister. She tries hard to keep up with the ranch and with her new husband, who seems to be more emotionally shut off than he would let her know when writing to her. She never really thought that loving a man would mean making so many step backs to let him come to her. How long until he sees her for the tender and loving wife she truly is? Arthur Soul is a silent man who has been deprived of his family from a young age. The man who took away from him his family is still alive and well. Even if far away from his location, Arthur fears that his present with Sophie might be threatened now more than ever. Yet, Sophie's determined ways are what unlock his heart to connection. How can he let himself fall for her when there is still someone who wishes to hurt them? Running away is definitely not an option for Arthur and Sophie. To protect their growing love and the hope for a loving family, they have to take their stand against corruption and they have to triumph over it. But how will they do this when they have to first earn each other's hearts? "The Scarred Rancher's Unforgettable Bride" is a stand-alone Western Historical Romance book with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Buy it now to discover Sophie's romantic and empowering story in the Old West today! Thank you!

Book Finding Love in the Scarred Rancher s Arms

Download or read book Finding Love in the Scarred Rancher s Arms written by Lydia Olson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-07-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She needs to escape the clutches of a despicable man. He only wants a marriage of convenience. How can two wounded hearts heal through true love when the odds are against them "What could she do to get him to love her?" Isabelle grew up with a vicious father who treated her cruelly. When she finds out he plans on marrying her to a despicable businessman, she answers a mail order bride ad and flees West in the middle of the night. How can she escape and be brave enough to open her heart to this mysterious rancher who will be her husband? After saving his sister from a tragic fire, Simon is physically and emotionally scarred. He prefers isolation and loneliness but needs someone to help him around the house. So, when his best friend suggests a marriage of convenience, Simon doesn't believe that Isabelle would make his heart beat faster from day one. How can he overcome his fears of rejection and show his true colors to this beautiful intruder? Simon and Isabelle learn that inner beauty captivates when a good heart shines. But when the cruel businessman is determined to take Isabelle back, how can they protect their newfound love and win against all odds? ☆☆☆☆☆ "Finding Love in the Scarred Rancher's Arms" is a new emotional historical western romance book. If you like a selfless strong heroine, who speaks her mind and left so much behind to venture into the vast unknown frontier, then you'll adore Lydia Olson's sweet book.Buy it now to discover Isabelle's romantic and empowering story in the Old West! Thank you! Get this Book FREE With Kindle Unlimited!

Book The Heartbreak Cowboy

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mina Beckett
  • Publisher : CurtissLynn Publishing
  • Release : 2018-10-17
  • ISBN : 1732705119
  • Pages : 436 pages

Download or read book The Heartbreak Cowboy written by Mina Beckett and published by CurtissLynn Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the power of love, redemption, and second chances in the newly released edition of The Heartbreak Cowboy complete with the heartfelt prequel novella, The Cowboy’s Goodnight Kiss. The story offers a poignant glimpse into the characters’ pasts and the events that set their love story in motion. Fall in love with Eleanor and McCrea as they prove that true love can heal even the most shattered hearts. The Cowboy's Goodnight Kiss For as long as Eleanor Mackenna can remember, her heart has belonged to the irresistible McCrea Coldiron. A cowboy with rugged charm and a devil-may-care attitude, he has always been the embodiment of her deepest desires. But when he offers her a night she’ll never forget, she’s forced to choose between her love for the cowboy and the bitter truth behind his affections. The Heartbreak Cowboy Can an old flame reignite to become a fiery love? Four years ago, McCrea Coldiron was thrust into a heart-wrenching ultimatum that shattered his tender and newly budding romance with Eleanor Mackenna. Settle down and find a wife or lose his inheritance. Divorced and now proprietor of the Promise Point Horse Rescue Ranch, McCrea has no regrets about his decision to choose land over love as he watched Eleanor storm out of his life — until he discovers they made more than love the night he proposed. Eleanor knows all about choices and letting go. The single mom has come back to Santa Camino, Texas to sell her grandparent's ranch and sever all ties to her hometown. The only thing standing in her way is McCrea Coldiron, the man she's loved since childhood. Eleanor knows just how badly McCrea can burn a woman and how persuasive he can be when he wants something. When he asks for a second chance, she's forced to choose between trusting her heart again or running away from the man who has always owned it. keywords: cowboy romance, romance, small town & rural, westerns, contemporary, family saga, cowboy romance book, second chance romance, secret baby, Texas, first love, accidental pregnancy, alpha hero

Book Finding Unexpected Love on the Wagon Trail

Download or read book Finding Unexpected Love on the Wagon Trail written by Sally M Ross and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stolen kiss to secure her place on the wagon trail leads to a perilous journey where love blossoms amidst vengeful outlaws and life-altering secrets... Jennie needs to help her brother escape on a wagon trail. Concealing him and securing a male companion becomes imperative, as solo travel for a woman is not an option. Desperation leads her to claim the first man she sees as her fiancé in a journey that will alter her life forever. Ben, the rugged trail master, is surprised when a beautiful woman steals a kiss from him in front of everyone and pleads for a fake engagement. Unsure why he agrees to help her he only knows one thing -his life won't be the same again. Jennie and Ben confront hardships and the looming threat of vengeful outlaws. As their fake engagement deepens into a genuine connection, they discover unexpected love in the harsh Old West. ☆☆☆☆☆ Finding Unexpected Love on the Wagon Trail is a stand-alone Western Historical Romance book with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.Buy it now to uncover Jennie's exhilarating romantic tale and immerse in the tough lives of our foremothers! Thank you! Get this Book FREE With Kindle Unlimited!

Book An Unexpected Love Blossoms in the Desert

Download or read book An Unexpected Love Blossoms in the Desert written by Nora J Callaway and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-06-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All she desires is a family of her own. His broken heart has left a void within him. Can an adventurous journey through the desert help them heal their traumas and fall in love? "He swallowed, fighting the urge to lean over and kiss her full lips, showing her how much she meant to him" When Emily's father passes away, she loses the ground beneath her feet. Destitute and alone, she decides to become a mail-order bride in hopes that she will find love and a place to call home. But when she reaches Texas, an unpleasant surprise is waiting for her. How can she trust that Howard, a man she has not even met yet, will have her best interests at heart and come to her rescue? After getting hurt by love, Howard closes his heart once and for all. He only wants a marriage of convenience to provide a mother figure to his little siblings. When he goes to pick up Emily from the station, he discovers a dangerous trap for young women but manages to rescue her. How can he get over his fears and offer her the love she deserves when they are opposites in every sense of the word? Emily's beauty and easy manner unsettle taciturn, nervous Howard. Their dangerous journey though, will lower their defenses and bind them to each other. Will their bond stand the test of time and the challenges that wait for them at Howard's ranch? ☆☆☆☆☆ An Unexpected Love Blossoms in the Desert is a stand-alone Western Historical Romance book with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Buy it now to discover Emily's thrilling romantic story and feel like home in the Old West! Thank you! Get this Book FREE With Kindle Unlimited!

Book An Unforeseen Love for the Stubborn Cowboy

Download or read book An Unforeseen Love for the Stubborn Cowboy written by Ava Winters and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-11 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's a woman on the run and he's the aloof guide on the trail. They never seem to get along but their hearts always pound faster when they lock eyes. How will they let themselves love each other? Oregon Trail, 1860s. Ellie is a gentle young woman who must take care of her deaf younger brother after the sudden death of their parents. To avoid poverty and her unfortunate debts, she escapes on a wagon train on the Oregon Trail. Meeting Mark, the loner but witty guide of the party, causes her heart to pound faster. How can she cure his wounds and fears and show him that true love means when he's just so detached? Mark is an excellent scout and a trail guide who has suffered the loss of love. He should stay focused and get the job done but when he sees Ellie in danger, he instinctively saves her. After that, they always seem to bump into each other, and they never stop bickering. How can he let his heart show him the way when he's just too stubborn to love again? Life on the trail is challenging and filled with pain, poverty and loss. When Ellie is discovered to own money and her brother is in peril, party members will threaten them. How will Mark save the woman that stole his heart when the two always hit walls instead of breaking them down? "An Unforeseen Love for the Stubborn Cowboy" is a stand-alone Western Historical Romance book with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Buy it now to discover Ellie's romantic and empowering story in the Old West today! Thank you! Get this Book FREE With Kindle Unlimited!

Book Heartstrings and Horseshoes

Download or read book Heartstrings and Horseshoes written by Debra Chapoton and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Heartstrings and Horseshoes" is a captivating cowboy romance novel that will sweep you off your feet and take you on a journey to the picturesque Double Horseshoe Ranch. Meet Pete Iverson, a rugged cowboy with a soft heart who has sworn off love after watching his roommates move in on women before he got a chance. But when he meets fiery red-headed Emma Wright, a dental hygienist and a close friend of the ranch's ladies, his world is turned upside down. Emma is dealing with a complicated past, making her unavailable. Can two wounded hearts find solace in each other's company, or will their painful histories keep them apart? Set against the backdrop of the stunning Montana landscape, "Heartstrings and Horseshoes" explores the themes of healing, forgiveness, and the power of love. With a delightful blend of heartwarming moments, witty banter, and undeniable chemistry, this novel will keep you turning the pages as Pete and Emma navigate the rocky path to love. Will they let go of their pasts and embrace the possibility of a shared future? Find out in this enchanting cowboy romance that proves that love can be found in the most unexpected places. Get ready for a story that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you believing in the magic of true love.

Book Unbridled Cowboy

    Book Details:
  • Author : Maisey Yates
  • Publisher : HQN Books
  • Release : 2022-05-24
  • ISBN : 0369705955
  • Pages : 433 pages

Download or read book Unbridled Cowboy written by Maisey Yates and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Intense and filled with heartbreak, warmth, overcoming the past, and finding a meant-to-be love. Yates has a special way of drawing readers into her complicated families.”—Jennifer Ryan, New York Times bestselling author Welcome to Four Corners Ranch, where the West is still wild…and when a cowboy needs a wife, he decides to find her the old-fashioned way. Cowboy Sawyer Garrett has no intention of settling down. But when he becomes a single dad to tiny baby June, stepping up to the responsibility is nonnegotiable. And so is finding a woman to be a mother to his infant daughter. So he decides to do it the way the pioneers did: by putting out an ad for a mail-order bride. Evelyn Moore can’t believe she’s agreed to uproot her city life to marry a stranger in Oregon. But having escaped one near-disastrous marriage, she’s desperate for change. Her love for baby June is instant. Her feelings for Sawyer are…more complicated. Her gruff cowboy husband ignites thrilling desire in her, but Sawyer is determined to keep their marriage all about the baby. But what happens if Evelyn wants it all? In bonus novella Once Upon a Cowboy, can single dad Adam give Belle the fairy tale she's always dreamed of? Don't miss Maisey Yates' next holiday novel, Merry Christmas Cowboy!

Book Midnight at the Electric

Download or read book Midnight at the Electric written by Jodi Lynn Anderson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 6 Starred Reviews and a New York Public Library Best Book of 2017! New York Times bestselling author Jodi Lynn Anderson's epic tale—told through three unforgettable points of view—is a masterful exploration of how love, determination, and hope can change a person's fate. 2065: Adri has been handpicked to live on Mars. But weeks before launch, she discovers the journal of a girl who lived in her house more than a hundred years ago and is immediately drawn into the mystery surrounding her fate. 1934: Amid the fear and uncertainty of the Dust Bowl, Catherine’s family’s situation is growing dire. She must find the courage to sacrifice everything she loves in order to save the one person she loves most. 1919: In the recovery following World War I, Lenore tries to come to terms with her grief for her brother, a fallen British soldier, and plans to sail from England to America. But can she make it that far? While their stories span thousands of miles and multiple generations, Lenore, Catherine, and Adri’s fates are entwined in ways both heartbreaking and hopeful. In Jodi Lynn Anderson’s signature haunting, lyrical prose, human connections spark spellbindingly to life, and a bright light shines on the small but crucial moments that determine one’s fate. “Deft, succinct, and ringing with emotion without ever dipping into sentimentality, Anderson's novel is both intriguing and deeply satisfying.”—Kirkus (starred review) “Each character’s resilience and independence shines brightly, creating a thread that ties them together even before the intersections of their lives are fully revealed. Anderson’s piercing prose ensures that these remarkable women will leave a lasting mark on readers.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “With quietly evocative writing, compellingly drawn characters, and captivating secrets to unearth, this thought-provoking, lyrical novel explores the importance of pinning down the past before launching into the mystery of the future.”—Booklist (starred review) “Anderson …allows her characters to shine through, with each distinct, nuanced, and memorable.”—BCCB (starred review) “Anderson deftly tackles love, friendship, and grief in this touching exploration of resilience and hope. A must-have for all YA collections.”—School Library Journal (starred review) "In Midnight at the Electric, Jodi Lynn Anderson weaves a shining tale of hope in the face of adversity. " —Shelf Awareness (starred review)

Book The Heart of a Texas Cowboy

Download or read book The Heart of a Texas Cowboy written by Linda Broday and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three Brothers. One Oath. No Compromises. The MEN of LEGEND The Cowboy One bullet is all it takes to shatter Houston Legend's world. He swore he'd never love again, but with the future of the Lone Star Ranch on the line, he finds himself at the altar promising to love and cherish a woman he's never met-a woman whose vulnerable beauty touches his heart. All Lara Boone wants is a name for her baby. She never expected to fall in love with her own husband-or any man-after the heartache she's endured. Yet when her troubled past catches up with them, Houston will move heaven and earth to protect his bride...and discover depths to a marriage of convenience neither realized could be theirs. Praise for Forever His Texas Bride: "Broday's Westerns always captivate." -RT Book Reviews 4 stars "Poignant, dramatic and packed with action and mystery." —Addicted to Romance for Forever His Texas Bride

Book Unexpected Eden

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lexi Post
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2015-04-24
  • ISBN : 9780990694151
  • Pages : 340 pages

Download or read book Unexpected Eden written by Lexi Post and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-24 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pyrotechnics expert, Serena Upton, wonders if she's been transported into one of the science fiction movies she works on. It certainly seems so when she's rescued by three hot, naked men from another planet. She's whisked away to Loraleaf, their home in the jungle of Eden, with the expectation that she will become their beloved. As they cater to her in every way, she begins to understand what it means to be their chosen one. Jahl and Khaos risked everything, even the brother of their heart, to bring Serena home, but grief and self-doubt, etched in stone by their own families, seems insurmountable. Their only hope is that she can fill the void in their lives. They succeed in sweeping her up in their erotic passion, but they are unable to capture her heart. Though Serena cares for Jahl and Khaos, she's convinced she's not the answer to their damaged souls. It's better that she return to her family on Earth before she cares too much. That is, if she doesn't already.

Book Heart of Frankenstein

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lexi Post
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2017-09-26
  • ISBN : 9780998526065
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book Heart of Frankenstein written by Lexi Post and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a monster find love? In 1718, he was abandoned then betrayed, spurring his relentless desire for revenge against his creator, Victor Frankenstein. It is now the 21st Century, and despite his fervent wish for death, he still exists, tortured by his crimes, searching only for peace. Angela Ellis would have frozen to death in the harsh Alaskan wilderness if not for the man who found her on an icy ledge. He calls her Angel, but has no name himself. He is kind, caring, handsome, and scarred both outside and inside. The more she learns about him, the more she wants to know...and the more she falls in love. He is unworthy of love unless he can confess, but his secrets are buried deep and to reveal them would be to rip out his soul and lose his Angel. Unfortunately, he is given no say in the matter. Nature has a way of revealing all.

Book Everwild

    Book Details:
  • Author : Neal Shusterman
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2010-02-18
  • ISBN : 1847387330
  • Pages : 432 pages

Download or read book Everwild written by Neal Shusterman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-02-18 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nick the "chocolate ogre" wants to help the children of Everlost to reach the light at the end of the tunnel, and is slowly handing each child a coin which will release them from Everlost. But Mary Hightower wants to trap the children forever, and joins forces with Pugsy Capone, a death boss, who gains allies in a terrible way… Meanwhile, Allie has gone in search for her parents and joins up with a group of "skinjackers". But, as her search takes her further away from Nick and the children of Everlost, Allie uncovers a shocking secret… it seems that "skinjackers" are not actually dead... In this riveting sequel to the imaginative, supernatural thriller, Everlost, there is new dark force to be reckoned with.

Book Once Upon an Unlikely Marriage of Convenience

Download or read book Once Upon an Unlikely Marriage of Convenience written by Ava Winters and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-01-02 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She has always wanted to live a love like that in her favorite books. When she meets her uncaring husband though, she must redirect her heart. Can they find happiness in each other's scarred souls? Abbie is a shy librarian that has tasted the bitter side of love. After her fiancé's betrayal, she leaves the town to become a mail-order bride and she takes her beloved aunt with her. Yet, meeting the cynic Jerry and his three foster children will turn her world upside down. How can she let this man know that it is okay to love someone with all your heart? Jerry is a man who has never believed in romance. After losing his father and brother, he finds himself responsible for three children and a dying ranch. He never expected to find a beautiful woman and as intelligent as Abbie, and he can't deny he starts falling for her sweet ways. How will he approach her fragile heart though when he still struggles with trusting others? To protect what they love, Abbie and Jerry must leave behind their fears and insecurities. However, taking care of their surprising marriage and the ranch is a struggle since many come against them. When will they find the courage to bond with each other and save their family? ☆☆☆☆☆ Once upon an Unlikely Marriage of Convenience is a stand-alone Western Historical Romance book with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Buy it now to discover Abbie's empowering and to ride into Old West passion today! Thank you! Get this Book FREE With Kindle Unlimited!

Book Mistborn

    Book Details:
  • Author : Brandon Sanderson
  • Publisher : Macmillan
  • Release : 2010-04-01
  • ISBN : 1429914564
  • Pages : 686 pages

Download or read book Mistborn written by Brandon Sanderson and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now with over 10 million copies sold, The Mistborn Series has the thrills of a heist story, the twistiness of political intrigue, and the epic scale of a landmark fantasy saga. For a thousand years the ash fell and no flowers bloomed. For a thousand years the Skaa slaved in misery and lived in fear. For a thousand years the Lord Ruler, the "Sliver of Infinity," reigned with absolute power and ultimate terror, divinely invincible. Then, when hope was so long lost that not even its memory remained, a terribly scarred, heart-broken half-Skaa rediscovered it in the depths of the Lord Ruler's most hellish prison. Kelsier "snapped" and found in himself the powers of a Mistborn. A brilliant thief and natural leader, he turned his talents to the ultimate caper, with the Lord Ruler himself as the mark. Kelsier recruited the underworld's elite, the smartest and most trustworthy allomancers, each of whom shares one of his many powers, and all of whom relish a high-stakes challenge. Only then does he reveal his ultimate dream, not just the greatest heist in history, but the downfall of the divine despot. But even with the best criminal crew ever assembled, Kel's plan looks more like the ultimate long shot, until luck brings a ragged girl named Vin into his life. Like him, she's a half-Skaa orphan, but she's lived a much harsher life. Vin has learned to expect betrayal from everyone she meets, and gotten it. She will have to learn to trust, if Kel is to help her master powers of which she never dreamed. This saga dares to ask a simple question: What if the hero of prophecy fails? Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson The Cosmere The Stormlight Archive The Way of Kings Words of Radiance Edgedancer (Novella) Oathbringer The Mistborn trilogy Mistborn: The Final Empire The Well of Ascension The Hero of Ages Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne series Alloy of Law Shadows of Self Bands of Mourning Collection Arcanum Unbounded Other Cosmere novels Elantris Warbreaker The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians The Scrivener's Bones The Knights of Crystallia The Shattered Lens The Dark Talent The Rithmatist series The Rithmatist Other books by Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners Steelheart Firefight Calamity At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Book Tall Dark and Cajun

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sandra Hill
  • Publisher : Forever
  • Release : 2008-06-16
  • ISBN : 9780446540452
  • Pages : 416 pages

Download or read book Tall Dark and Cajun written by Sandra Hill and published by Forever. This book was released on 2008-06-16 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rachel Fortier, a thirty-something home design consultant, has had it with her fiancé. It's bad enough that he gave her a Thighmaster for Valentine's Day and a Butt Buster for her birthday, and that their seven-year engagement has no end in sight. But she just learned that he's had a vasectomy! Rachel packs up and heads south to meet her great-aunt Gizelle for the first time and take a few days to regroup. She imagines a Grandma Walton living in a picturesque house surrounded by wondrous nature. What she finds is a cabin on stilts deep in the bayous, with alligators and snakes the size of telephone poles. As for Aunt Gizelle, she's a former taxidermist who can outcreep Hannibal Lechter any day of the week. And if that isn't enough to make a girl turn around and head right back to her ex, Gizelle is feuding with a Cajun bad boy -Remy LeDeux, a helicopter pilot and Air Force vet whose face is scarred from battle. Rene wants to buy a piece of property from Gizelle, but the feisty senior makes it clear she wants nothing to do with any LeDeux. But the moment Remy sees Rachel getting out of a red truck, it's love at first sight for the long-time bachelor, despite all the turmoil she brings into his life, with her ideas of Feng Shui-ing his houseboat and her ex chasing after her, not to mention her great-aunt threatening to shoot his heinie. But getting Rachel to say "I do" is worth it. After all, he's never met a woman before who looks at him like he's a Whitmans Sampler box and she's a chocoholic.