This was the first book I'd read which was set in a historical time period but was written more like a contemporary. A sweet story of a woman who'd been raped and thought she'd never marry, never find a man who loved her even with her past. She's wealthy and has her own ranch. He thinks he has nothing to give a woman who already has plenty of money, enough to buy whatever she wants. Far from a typical historical romance this book shows a strong woman building a life for herself on her ranch. There is one rape scene in the book so if that's a thing that triggers you, you'll need to know that, But in the end she has her happy ever after with her hero which is what all good romances must do. ( )

Kate Ryan is a woman on her own in the Arizona territory with dreams of a horse ranch. Sam MacKenzie is a drifter looking for a place to belong. He takes a job at Kate’s ranch and falls for the smart, determined, pretty young woman that is his boss.

Kate has a tragic past and hopes her future in Hidden Springs will be better. And it is – for a time. She and Sam have an immediate connection and the sparks fly. However, a secret from Kate’s past is about to rip them apart.

This was a good read. It’s the first in the Hidden Springs series and I plan to read the next one.

Rating: 3.5 Stars ( )