A Second-Chance Proposal

Two years ago an innocent teenage girl was shot down during a demonstration. Dylan McLean feels responsible for her death because he organized the environmental protesters in response to his stepfather's decision to drill for oil on the family ranch known as the Thunder Bar M. Dylan maintains his innocence, although most of the town folk believe he pulled the trigger. Without proof, he was never arrested. The day following the shooting was to be his wedding day, but he abruptly left town instead. In the wake of his departure, and his stepfather's election as mayor, the town remains convinced of his guilt. Only a rodeo accident and forced down time for introflection led him to suspect who pulled the trigger and convinces him to return to prove his innocence. Left with only a letter of goodbye on her wedding day, Cathleen started over alone, refurbishing the bed and breakfast she and Dylan should have run together. She dated other men, attempting to put her life back to normal, including Dylan's stepbrother. When Dylan returns to town, however, she wants no part of him. But old rumors prevent him from finding a vacancy anywhere else, and she feels compelled to give him a place to sleep -- in the barn. He doesn't remain there long, however, as she begins to help him unravel the secrets of the past. She doesn't believe he killed the girl, just like she knows he's still a threat to her heart. But he walked out two years ago, and she intends to make him pay.CJ Carmichael provides fascinating twists and surprises on the path to love for the first Shannon sister in SECOND-CHANCE PROPOSAL. The intricacies, complexities, and secrets behind the murder scandal provide an intriguing background. Dylan's mistake in cruelly leaving his fiancé on their wedding day demonstrates his vulnerability and humanity, revealing him to be a flawed yet sympathetic hero. The fact that Cathleen resumes her social life rather than pining away reveals her strength of character, and underscores the validity of old feelings as they begin to resurface. A terrific beginning to the Shannon Sister miniseries, SECOND-CHANCE PROPOSAL comes very highly recommended.