Search - Burke's Rules (Harlequin Historical, No 446)

Jayne Stoneworthy invests every dime she has to buy an abandoned saloon, intending to turn it into a school for girls. She has no idea it used to be a brothel called "The Wet Beaver."

Burke Youngblood, local bank-owner, pays a visit to Jayne. Acting as a paying customer to try to impress upon her the danger of being there, Burke goes too far. Jayne retaliates by knocking him unconscious. The dialogue between these two is highly entertaining, at times hilarious, as the two become nearly inseparable.

Burke really begins to wonder about Jayne's inherent mistrust of men when he spots a pillow embroidered with - "A prudent woman guards her private furrow, lest she awakes to find it plowed." He needn't have worried, since Jayne is unable to resist the desires he's inflamed in her.

In one of many twists, Jayne deems it necessary to publicly testify to the consummation. Her humiliation superceded by her love for Burke, Jayne knows she will now have to give up her dreams of ever opening the school.

Extremely heartwarming, these loveable characters make for a wonderfully believable story. First-rate subplots of this sensual romance contain suspense, action, mystery and loads of sexual tension. Similar to Jodi Thomas writings, Pat Tracy has become one of my favorite authors. Each book seems (impossibly) better than the last!

(from the back)
Jayne Stoneworhty knew men only wanted one thing...
Burke Youngblood was no different, mistaking her for a "good-time gal" and insiting she follow his every comand. But she had a stubborn streak wider than the Rockies-and she'd be more than happy to show it to him!

Burke youngblood swore that marriage did not create ties that bind. No,sir. They chafed! But that was before he met the "Headmistress of Morals" Jayne Stoneworthy, a feisty, independent schoolteacher-and the most unlikely woman ever to but a brothel! Besides, if he didn't make an hinest woman out of her, who would?

Great author, loved this series.