Returning to
Wyoming after a six-year absence, Jake Langley finds more than just changes
in the now run down family ranch. His warm feelings for a former girlfriend
have cooled, and he finds himself drawn to her sister and his former best
friend, Emily. His discovery of the sisters' well-kept secret,
however, upsets his long-term plans and
sets
duty against his heart's desire. Now, four hearts and four lives will be
changed, forever.
BOOK TRAILER
EXCERPT
When the bell over the ice cream
shop entrance rang, Emily dried her
hands on the towel hanging from her
waist. She stepped through the
doorway, a smile on her face. That
smile froze as hard as a fresh
bucket of ice cream at the sight
before her.
Jacob Langley.
"Hey, Emily." He said it like it
had been six days since the last
time he'd seen her instead of nearly
six years.
"Jake." Her throat was tight with
fury and hurt and she could barely
speak. "What do you want?"
"Some of that caramel peanut butter
ice cream on a sugar cone if you
don't mind." He flashed his best
grin.
Did he think they were still best
friends like they were all through
school? Had he forgotten what he'd
done to her? Worse, what he'd done
to Casey? If he thought she'd let
him stay in her place any longer, he
was mistaken. "Sorry. We're all
out." Emily's gaze never wavered,
her smile didn't thaw.
"Funny, I'm looking at it right
there in front of me." He pointed
through the glass case.
She tapped a sign behind her. "Then
I guess I'm exercising my rights."
He pursed his lips and read the
bold, black words printed on the
white board: We reserve the right
to refuse service to anyone for any
reason.
Reviews (click the link for the complete review)
I enjoyed
reading this story right from the opening page!
It’s a heart warming, moving and very enjoyable
mild romance. Jake, the dashing cowboy every
girl falls head over heels for, has a vulnerable
side to him that makes him forgivingly lovable,
no matter what his past holds. Emily, the elder
sister of the two and a fiery redhead who still
holds a grudge against him, keeps Jake’s feet
firmly on the ground, and in more ways than one!
And then there’s the lovely Casey, everything a
man could wish for in a woman – but is she the
one for him?
Hot without the sex? Definitely! Accuracy
accounted for? Without a doubt! Wishing I had a
cowboy like Jake to lie in the hay with? YES
PLEASE!
The author of this story packed a
lot of story into a small package and does it with great skill. The
characters are very real, none of them too perfect or too evil. ...
The author does a good job of reintroducing the characters to each
other .... Bode is also a great character who realizes just how
great Emily really is. He seems to be the one person who recognizes Em’s beauty without having it pointed out to him, making him the
smartest person in the story in my opinion. The author does a
wonderful job of describing small tourist town life as well. -- Maura at
The Romance Studio -- Rated:
Four Hearts
A recommended read for sure with a wonderful
storyline! Well done, Marianne! --
Debby -
Simply Romance Reviews -- Rated: A and an
Outstanding Read
Get ready to savor every moment of
this delightful read. "A Change of Heart" is a
page-turner...Marianne Arkins produces a star-studded read I enjoyed
immensely. With realistic characters she allows the players to emit
love, jealously, betrayal, and a turn of the heart to make all
things flow at their own pace. The reactions and justifications of
each of them are brought out in a way that threw the reader into the
scenes, making one feel a part of it. Heartwarming and wonderfully
spun, this story packs a wallop of an exciting tale. -- Linda -
Fallen Angel Reviews -- Rated:
5 Angels