Ryan Havens appears to be a cowboy who's down on his luck. He's angry, frustrated and looking for a fight when he meets Erica Smyth. She's a barmaid with limited skills who has two drunken brothers harassing her. Ryan comes to her rescue, but the ensuing brawl leaves him injured and her jobless. They reluctantly agree to work together and share expenses for the next few weeks.
What neither of them wants the other to know is their true identity. Each plays the part of a chameleon, constantly changing as the situation demands. Their relationship undergoes many changes, beginning with prickly animosity and growing into a deep, sensual love affair.
Now all they have to worry about is the truth..
Becky Barker is an award-winning, best-selling romance author whose novels have been translated into more than a dozen languages, published in electronic format, and re-issued in trade paperback as well as large print library editions.
Her personal hero is a former Marine who helped her create three wonderful children. Rachel and her husband, Jerramy; Amanda and her husband, Jay; and Thad and his wife, Dara, all live within a few miles of Mom & Dad in rural Ohio. Newer additions to the family circle include six grandchildren; Konor, Emily, Jadyn, Allison, and twins Aaron & Aidan.
Besides spending time with her family, Becky enjoys music, gardening, fishing and reading. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website at BeckyBarker.com She also offers a monthly readers' contest for backlist titles. Email write@beckybarker.com