THE
RANCHER – Joanne Rock
Dynasties:
Mesa Falls,
Book 5
Harlequin
Desire #2781
ISBN:
978-2-335-23266-3
January
2021
Contemporary
Series Romance
Mesa
Falls, Montana & Lake Tahoe, California – Present Day
Ranching
tycoon Miles Rivera is curious as to why internet influencer Chiara Campagna is
interested in his past. While he’s hosting a party for several people at his
home, he catches Chiara, who is a guest, checking out his computer. Miles
decides the best way to get to the bottom of why she’s there is to seduce her
into his bed, then confront her. He learns the next morning after their
sizzling hot night together that she knew Zack Eldridge, a prep schoolmate of
his who died mysteriously when he was seventeen. What is the connection? Why is
she digging into the past—a past that Miles and his school buddies want to stay
secret.
When
Chiara was a teenager, she came to know Zack and had a huge crush on him. She
wants to know how he died and why Miles and his friends are keeping it a
secret. But after her hot night with Miles, weird things begin to
happen—including threats on her life that appear related to the case. Miles
goes into protective mode because whoever is threatening Chiara could have
knowledge about Zack’s death. Is it someone within their tight circle—or
someone else?
Miles
should be angry at Chiara for snooping into his personal business, but their
instant attraction takes precedence in THE RANCHER by Joanne Rock. The Mesa
Falls series has revolved around the six male schoolmates who attended a
private all-male school. Zack was their friend, too, but after he jumped to his
death one day in front of them, they aren’t sure if it was intentional or an
accident—and they’d prefer to keep the info of how he died out of the news.
Unknown to Miles and his friends, Chiara—then known as Kara—had befriended Zack
in an art class she attended as a joint venture between her private girls
school and Zack’s. Miles soon learns that she may have some information to share
on another secret that has stymied them…
Miles
and Chiara’s relationship is complicated because they shouldn’t trust each
other. Yet, there is an attraction that leads to a one-night stand. Once Miles
has her in his bed, he wants her again. But can she be trusted? Who is behind
the attacks on Chiara’s social media pages and her life? By the end of THE
RANCHER, a few answers to the questions brought up are answered. The final book
in the series is out next month and should bring finality to the lingering
questions that Miles and his friends have wondered about.
An
instant attraction leads to an affair that sizzles the pages. Chiara and Miles
seem so different from each other, yet they are perfect for one another. Be
sure to grab a copy of THE RANCHER.
Patti
Fischer
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