The Long Way Home — Kathleen O'Brien

At eighteen, Abby Foster had been the cutest little rich gal in Marietta, Montana. She could make boys do whatever she wanted -- especially sweet, wild, penniless Joe Carlyle, who adored her. But a lot's changed in the eight years since Abby broke Joe's heart by marrying the rich guy her domineering father chose for her. Her father has died, and the “perfect” husband has bolted, taking all the money. More importantly, Abby's grown up. She's vowed to stop listening to other people and follow her own heart instead.

Right now, her heart tells her to return to Marietta. The wildfire she felt in Joe's arms has haunted her, and, though she doesn't expect forgiveness, she hopes maybe he, too, would enjoy a brief, no-strings affair. If they can share just the seventy-two hours of Homecoming weekend…well, maybe then they'll both find it easier to forgive, forget, and move on.

But when she sees him, she realizes how naive that idea was. The years have changed Joe, too…and the passionate, powerful man he's become isn't someone she'll ever forget. This time the heart she breaks may be her own.

Montana Born Homecoming series
Book 1: The Long Way Home by Kathleen O'Brien
Book 2: Home for Good by Terri Reed