A Family for the Rugged Rancher (Mills & Boon Hardback Romance) - Hardcover

Alward, Donna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0263220303 ISBN 13: 9780263220308

Publisher: Harlequin (UK) Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

Gruff rancher Luke Evans's new live-in housekeeper comes with an unexpected addition...a small son Emily may be pretty--and even Luke has to grudgingly admit little Sam's quite cute--but a family is not on this die-hard bachelor's wish list

Luke's plan? To spend as much time away from the house as possible. But, slowly charmed by Emily's sunny smile and Sam's infectious giggle, Luke begins to wonder if there might be room on his ranch--and in his heart--for a family after all...

About this title

From the Author

Dear Reader,
 
Before I was blessed to turn writing stories into a career, I was a stay at home mom. It has been the toughest - and best - job I've ever had.  I have never regretted having those precious years at home. And I am very fortunate to have a husband who supported me one hundred percent.
 
But every now and then I wondered - what would happen if suddenly I was left to provide for our children on my own? I was employed before they were born, but how difficult would it be to get back into the workforce, make ends meet, and still be there for them in the way I wanted? That's exactly what happens to Emily in A Family For The Rugged Rancher. I like Emily. Yes, she's been hurt, but she's pulled up her socks to do what's best for her son. She's a good mother. She does what I hope I would have done if I'd found myself in those circumstances. Cope - with a smile.
 
Of course Luke is dealing with his own issues, and one many of us face as time ticks on: aging parents. He needs someone to bring him out of his shell. To show him all the rich possibilities of the future. And that someone is Emily.
 
I often hear people say that romance novels are unrealistic and fairy tales, but I don't agree.  My characters aren't just characters, they're people trying to deal with issues we all face in our lives. And when life gets bad, sometimes it's nice to know - just for a while - that the sun is going to peek from beneath that cloud. I'm here to say that fairy tales happen. There are such things as happy endings. 
 
I hope you find your happy ending too!
 
Warm wishes,
 
Donna
 
 
Dedication
 
A great editor is worth her weight in gold. To Sally, for her constant faith that I'm up to the task.  It means more than you know.

From the Inside Flap

"Luke..." She echoed his name softly, and a warning curled through him at the sound of her soft voice.

He had to keep his distance. This was probably a huge mistake. But where would they go if he denied her the job? What were they running from? He wanted to know everything, but knew that asking would only mean getting closer. And getting close--to anyone--was not an option. Not for him.

He was already in over his head. The fields and the barns were the place for him, and he would let Emily Northcott sort out her own family. She could just get on with doing her job.

He had enough to handle with his own.

Edition details

• Publisher: Harlequin (UK) Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0263220303
• ISBN 13: 9780263220308
• Binding: Hardcover