This charming romance is set in Paris, Texas, a small town with a lot of people who have very big hearts. April Maxwell, now a marketing manager with a designer firm in New York City, returns to her sprawling ranch home to care for her dying father. Her childhood friend, Reed Garrison, welcomes her but wonders if she's inclined to settle here or return to the big city. April shares a loft apartment with her amusingly named cousins, Summer and Autumn.
Part of the novel's charm is Reed and April reconnecting and seeing how different their lives are, yet how similar they both are. Along the way, they have a romantic dinner at the ranch, deal with teenage vandals, and argue repeatedly. However, the ending is worth it; it's set in New York City and is very sweet, if a little derivative. A good read for a rainy (or sunny) day.
When tragedy loomed near, April Maxwell left life in a big city and came home to tend to her father. Her faith and belief in happyh endings all but destroyed, April threw herself into working her father's ranch. But as she struggled with this new life, she found herself headlong in a romantic attachment she never thought possible.
The first book in a trilogy, Texas Hearts.
When tragedy loomed near, April Maxwell left life in a big city and came home ot tend to her father. Her faith and belief in happy endings all but destroyed, April threw herself into working her father's ranch. But as she struggled with this new life, she found herself headlong in a romantic attachment she never thought possible.
Rancher Reed Garrison resented April's leaving Texas so long ago, but he loved her still. Now Reed wanted her to succeed, to recapture her joy and love of God. He hoped the tender feelings between them would grow-and that this time, April would be willing to put down roots...with him.
