Four years ago, Jason Milner invited Winona Saunders to the spring dance, only to overhear a snippet of her words—a complete misunderstanding—that made him feel like a charity case. Driven by hurt and pride, he brought her best friend Etta instead. Shattered by the betrayal, Winona fled and vowed never to trust Jason again.
Jason roamed the Texas plains for four lonely years, chasing gold and trying to forget.
When his travels take him back to Branson to restock supplies, he finds Winona has taken over her late father’s general store.
One charged encounter, and old tensions—and desires—ignite like the Texas sun.
Then ruthless landowner Bart Emerson’s hired thugs appear, threatening Winona into selling her only legacy. Determined to protect her, Jason keeps vigil amid damaged shelves and swirling gossip.
Hoping to quell rumours, Jason proposes a “fake” engagement. But it only provokes deeper scrutiny, exposing hidden enemies and painful secrets.
Now they must stand together or risk losing everything—just when a second chance at love hangs in the balance.
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Sophie Toovey 