Ten years ago Joe Lakota had left behind his small Oregon town and the only woman he'd ever truly loved for the empty promises of the big city. Now he's returned, seeking to raise his young son with values you can only find at home, and longing to rekindle the passion he'd once had with beautiful Marilee Nelson. But Marilee isn't anything like the gentle yet self-assured girl he'd left behind. In her place is a woman tormented by a secret she refuses to share, even with Joe.
Marilee never wanted to see Joe again; their parting had been too painful. And though his strong arms and powerful body could protect her, she knew only too well the harm they could also bring. Her head tells her to resist Joe's persistent advances, her heart is telling her something very different. And then he makes her the sweetest proposition of all: become his wife and mother of his child. But how can she agree to a marriage, even in name only, when she can't stand to tell him the truth?
Another great book by Ms.Anderson. A little mystery, a little more love. She has a way of writing that keeps the pages turning. I didn't want to put this book down. Great read.
Wendy M. from PITTSBURG, CA wrote on 1/22/2007...
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This is a terrific love story, about those who love and lose and then by twisted chance get to find that speacial love once more! Hope you Enjoy~
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Hazel B. (rubies) from PINCKNEYVILLE, IL wrote on 6/26/2008...
catherine is one of my favorite authors. i like this book and couldn't put it down for me it was a quick read.
ANDRE' E. J. (Expeditious) from TAYLOR, MI wrote on 5/29/2007...
Read it before and read it again - both times were very well enjoyed.
Dottie B. from STATEN ISLAND, NY wrote on 10/20/2006...
Characters Joe his son Zachery and Joe's long time love Miralee. Joe comes back after 10 yrs to find Miralee who is a wreck. They decide to marry so he could keep his son Zachery. Joe finds out that Miralee was raped by some guys who wanted to make Joe mad. After Joe goes after the guy. The guy winds up dead and Joe is accused of killing him. Miralee does everuthing in her power to prove him innocent
Gwen G. (samsgirl) from BROOKLYN, NY wrote on 10/5/2006...
love this author
Dee R. from WILLIAMSBURG, WV wrote on 9/25/2006...
Excellant book; exciting plot, a real page-turner!
Penny S. (pennys) from ARVADA, CO wrote on 8/6/2006...
From the Cover; Ten years ago Joe Lakota had left behind his small Oregon town and the only woman he'd ever truely loved for the empty promises of the big city. Now he's returned seeking to raise his young son with vaules you can only find at home, and longing to rekindle the passion he'd once had with beutiful Marilee Nelson. But Marilee isn't anything like the gentle yet self-assured firl he'd left behind. In her place is a woman tormented by a secret she refuses to shaare even with Joe. Marilee never wanted to see joe again" their parting had been too painful And though his strong arms and powerful boyd could protect her, she knew only too well the harm they could also bring. Her head tells her to resist Joe's persistent advances, her heart is telling her something very different. And then he makes her the sweetest proposition of all: become his wife and mother of his child. But how can she agree to a marraige, even in name only when she can't even stand to tell him the truth.
Bonnie A. (ladycholla) from PAYSON, UT wrote on 11/29/2005...
I read this several months ago, don't remember specifics. I do remember thinking WOW, that was a really good book.
Kim R. (kimber) from FREDERICK, MD wrote on 9/6/2005...
love all her books great reads
Holly L. (luvstoread) from CARLETON, MI wrote on 8/11/2005...
Ten years ago Joe Lakota had left behind his small Oregon town and the only woman he's every truly loved for the empty promises of the big cite. Now he's returned, seeking to raise his young son with values you can only find at home, and longing to rekindle the passion he'd once had with beautiful Marilee Nelson. But Marilee isn't anything like the gentle yet self-assured girl he'd left behind. In her place is a woman tormented by a secret she refuses to share, even with Joe.