Hidden in a Heartbeat

Landing a contract with Fort Big Horn Historic Site Commission gives Rebecca Dahlgren an excuse to follow her only lead to her past. When she arrives at Far Hills Ranch, purportedly to pursue another contract, Rebecca is truthfully looking for answers to her heritage. Determined to land the contract at Far Hills Ranch, Rebecca believes she will find her answers there. She didn't expect to also encounter sexy Luke Chandler who immediately places her on the defensive. Nevertheless, dealing with her grandmother has prepared her for Luke's hard headedness; that is, Rebecca has definite skill for dealing with immovable objects.Some people believe that Far Hills Ranch is cursed, including the owner Marti Susland who believes the hundred year old legend about the family doing someone wrong. Determined to end the curse, she attempts to bring happiness to those she loves. Part of her schemes includes giving Luke part of the ranch, although he isn't family, but Luke doesn't wish to be tied to anyone or anything. He treasures his independence, and refuses to compromise.Rebecca has a chip on her shoulder. She constantly thinks of what her grandmother, the woman who raised her, would expect, valiantly trying to remain prim and proper as her grandmother would expect by following the rules. Judged for her mother's mistakes, Rebecca worries about what others think, sharply contrasting Luke's devil may care attitude. Even their first kiss comes to an abrupt halt before getting started because someone might see. Despite their different values, however, neither can ignore their mutually overwhelming attraction. HIDDEN IN A HEARTBEAT has a terrific plot with lots of complications. A beguiling, sexy romance, HIDDEN IN A HEARTBEAT that tantalizes the reader. Indeed, Patricia McLinn delivers a first rate romance that will heat the cool nights and leave the reader hungering for more from her pen. Now pardon me, I missed the first two books of this series, LOST AND FOUND GROOM (#1344 August 2000) and AT THE HEART'S COMMAND (#1350 September 2000) and have some eagerly awaited reading to do!