AMONG THE WILLOWS by JENNIFER L. STRAND

AMONG THE WILLOWS by JENNIFER L. STRANDHe's a cage fighting cowboy who never stopped loving his best friend, but all she's ever done is run. Romy Miller is a laid off teacher who hasn't been home in twelve years. Not since she hooked up with her best guy friend and ran off to college. She has cut all ties to Willows, including her narcissistic father, but when she receives a collect call from her older sister in jail asking for help, she decides there is no choice but to return home. Since

sparks flew from there

and once-in-a-lifetime love demands one last chance to finally get it right

his fearless

hard-working

in this breathtaking new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After

incredibly attractive man who is her husband—but is it only in name

The chaos he brings wherever he goes is too much to handle

or carry-on luggage pocket

When she slams into sexy Scotsman

Jo Rainier is eager to start fresh in a new town in Kansas

grumpy / introverted sunshinepro hockey player with a ranchforced proximity (boss / assistant and roommates)man obsessedslow burn

With his burning stare and lingering touches