If There Be Love

Jessica Collier is on the run from her dead husband's mother. She wants to protect her six-year old son Danny from the wealthy, over-bearing woman. So she accepts a housekeeping job in the Colorado mountains on the ranch of H.J. Rawlings. Meeting one another for the first time proves to be a shocking surprise to them both. H.J. turns out to be Hank, an arrogant, rugged,sexy cowboy with the devil's own charm and a past of loveless women and rodeos. Hank is equally stunned by the enticing, well-to-do Ms.Collier. He realizes it would be a mistake to let her work for him after seeing her for the first time. But Jessica won't take no for an answer and Hank decides to give her a try, only to see her fail at the hard work she is apparently alien to. But Jessica is full of surprises. She tackles the work head on and charms the ranch hands with her warm smiles and hearty meals. She would be the perfect solution to Hank's problems if it weren't for his provound craving and growing attraction for this woman. As time goes by, Jessica and Danny begin to fit right in on the ranch. Sparks fly and passions flare when Hank and Jessica are near one another. But neither is willing to give in to their torturous temptations and heartfelt yearnings. The dreaded day finally arrives, when she is found by her ex-mother-in-law. Lois Collier is an old threatening woman, intent on claiming custody of her grandson. It is Hank who proposes a solution to the panicked Jessica. A solution that may keep her with her son, but also bring her closer to the man she has so long denied. I love the classics and this is definitely one of Ginna Gray's best! The heartfelt emotions are so powerful throughout the book. Ginna has a way of bringing you right into her stories, stirring your senses and your heart. The tears begin to surface as Jessica's son grows a strong attachment for the only father-figure he has ever known. I was really surprised at how such a little "secondary character" could charm not only the characters but the reader as well. I could identify on several levels with Jessica's conflicts as well as Hank's new experience with love. This is an all time favorite to be read again and again and I'm pleased it was reissued in the new novel "Motive for Marriage". It is classic love and I thank you Ginna!