Starting out on the wrong foot is about to put their hearts at risk in this fiery historical romance from the author of Her Sheriff Bodyguard.
Self-proclaimed spinster Jessamine Lassiter is striving to keep Smoke Riverโs newspaper afloat when Cole Sanders rides into town to start up a rival paper. Emotions run high as Coleโs constant, infuriating presence causes sparks to fly both in and out of the office.
But does he truly desire Jess, or is he just waiting to put her out of business? Whatever it is he wants, sheโs not about to make it easy for him . . .
โBanningโs warm, engaging Smoke River series continues to thrive and grow, especially when a competitive newspaper arrives and sets sparks flying between the editorsโon and off their editorial pages. Familiar characters and the townโs favorite haunts all lend support as the at-odds editors find a way toward harmony.โ โRT Book Reviews