Ethan's Bride — LeeAnn Mackenzie

From the Bestselling author of the Mail Order Mrs. Series: You Never Forget Your First Love... Hungry. Thirsty.Saddle weary. Jared Ethan just needs one day's respite before he resumes his trek north, south or wherever the day takes him. But this ruggedly handsome drifter has found himself back in Johnson Creek, Nevada, the town he tried to forget after tragic circumstance tore him from the only home he'd known. But Jared didn't bargain on seeing Rebecca Porter again... Memories of his childhood friend come rushing back at once. But it's something far more powerful than a crush that this cowboy feels. He's still in love with the beautiful, spirited Rebecca, who never stopped thinking of Jared, hoping that one day he'd return. Though suitors have tried their hand, Rebecca has never been able to share her heart, a heart that has always belonged to Jared. Soon sparks fly and they are undeniably drawn together. But when a ruthless man from Jared past returns, will Jared give in to his desire for revenge ? Can the tragedy of his past be conquered by the love of a good woman? ........................................ Western romance novelette