Circle of Gold (the essential collection)

Twenty-two-year-old Kasie Mayfield applies for a job as John Callister's secretary at the Double C Ranch right out of secretarial school, however it's John's older brother Gil that requires most of her attention as he only has a part time secretary named Pauline. Pauline is wealthy in her own right and only took her job with Gil because she wants him for a husband. Unfortunately for Gil, she knows nothing about her job, so Kasie winds up doing it as well as handling her regular work. Gil has two children, five-year-old Bess and four-year-old Jenny and they adore Kasie. This bothers Gil, who is a widower, because he's not looking for a mother for his girls and he tells Kasie to stay away from them. This is hard for her as she loves the children and she needs their love as she's getting over the tragic death of her twin brother and his wife and daughter, who were killed when their small plane was shot down by rebels in Africa. Gil finally sees the light and changes Kasie's job from secretary to governess and takes her along on a trip to Nassau to watch the girls, while he and Pauline enjoy a vacation. Pauline is determined to get ride of Kasie at any cost, but Kasie is determined not to let that happen. And that's about as far as I'm going to go with this synopsis of a special book that Ms. Palmer wrote as an exclusive for [...]. If you can get this delightful little romance, you certainly won't be disappointed. The characters of Kasie and Gil seem as real as someone in your family, very true to life. And Pauline is a perfect villain, the kind of woman you love to hate.

Back of the book; Sparks flew the moment Kasie Mayfield arrived at Gil Callister's sprawling Montana ranch to temporarily care for his to adorable daughters. Yet never in her wildest dreams did the innocent young woman imagine that her formidable new boss would sweep her off her feet with his potent charm. Before long she was in love so deeply that it made her heart ache. But how did he feel? The enigmatic rancher was so difficult to read. Still she couldn't imagine spending her days-or nights-with anyone else, but Gil. Could Kasie convince the hard-edged widower that a circle of gold ...belonged on her finger?

The previous reviewer did a wonderful job in describing the book so I will only add that I really enjoyed this very sweet romance. It's a very easy read and you won't be sorry you took the time. If you can't find this book itself...it now is in her book entitled "The Men of Medicine Ridge" which has this story and also "The wedding in White". Trust me...this is a keeper. You will enjoy the characters and walk away light hearted.