A Tender Wilderness — Christine Hella Cott

SHE WASN'T A WOMAN WHO ACCEPTED DEFEAT

Jessamine knew Bensen Everhart was annoyed with her. Too bad! She hadn't meant to dig up family skeletons -- but she had to research her historical novel, and that included his pioneer ancestry.

Strangely enough, it was through Bensen himself that the past came alive for her. Arrogant and strong willed, he commanded a logging empire with the same driving force that he dominated his family.

Jessamine was fascinated by Bensen -- a dark and unrelenting man. She couldn't help herself. In spite of the storm she provoked, she fell deeper and deeper in love with him.

Hero: Bensen Everhart
Heroine: Jessamine "Jesse" Smith-Jones