A Long Way to Find Love By Mariella Starr
Caitlin Ridgeway was raised in wealth, although her life wasn’t what most people think of as luxury. Removed from an orphanage at five years old by two Aunts, she was hidden away until she was old enough to serve. In her young mind, she labeled Florence the beloved Aunt, while Aunt Beaula had earned her hatred. Then, upon Florence’s death, Caitlin learned the truth and everything she’d known as the truth was disrupted. Her life went from rags to riches with the reading of a will. She’d never been an orphan. She’d never been a niece to one of her Aunts. And, suddenly, she was the keeper of the wealth and not at the mercy of Beaula Ridgeway. Learning her true parentage sent her to find a father she’d never known existed.
Hudson McFarlane grew up in Texas. Orphaned at sixteen with a younger sister to support, he’d worked for Angus Ballard learning how to run one of the biggest ranches in Eastern Texas. Second in command now, Hudson was in charge, while his boss had taken a trip to visit his daughters. Ballard’s last words were to finish purchasing a thousand acres that had been a bone of contention between his boss and the property owner for fifty years. And, wouldn’t you know it? Suddenly, there was a new player in the game. A citified young woman from Philadelphia purchased the property right under his nose. He should have been furious, but at the same time, something about her was getting under his skin.
Publisher’s Note: This adult romance contains elements of mystery, danger, suspense, power exchange, sensual scenes and a happily ever after. If any of these offend you, please do not purchase.
Caitlin Ridgeway was raised in wealth, although her life wasn’t what most people think of as luxury. Removed from an orphanage at five years old by two Aunts, she was hidden away until she was old enough to serve. In her young mind, she labeled Florence the beloved Aunt, while Aunt Beaula had earned her hatred. Then, upon Florence’s death, Caitlin learned the truth and everything she’d known as the truth was disrupted. Her life went from rags to riches with the reading of a will. She’d never been an orphan. She’d never been a niece to one of her Aunts. And, suddenly, she was the keeper of the wealth and not at the mercy of Beaula Ridgeway. Learning her true parentage sent her to find a father she’d never known existed.
Hudson McFarlane grew up in Texas. Orphaned at sixteen with a younger sister to support, he’d worked for Angus Ballard learning how to run one of the biggest ranches in Eastern Texas. Second in command now, Hudson was in charge, while his boss had taken a trip to visit his daughters. Ballard’s last words were to finish purchasing a thousand acres that had been a bone of contention between his boss and the property owner for fifty years. And, wouldn’t you know it? Suddenly, there was a new player in the game. A citified young woman from Philadelphia purchased the property right under his nose. He should have been furious, but at the same time, something about her was getting under his skin.
Publisher’s Note: This adult romance contains elements of mystery, danger, suspense, power exchange, sensual scenes and a happily ever after. If any of these offend you, please do not purchase.
Caitlin Ridgeway was raised in wealth, although her life wasn’t what most people think of as luxury. Removed from an orphanage at five years old by two Aunts, she was hidden away until she was old enough to serve. In her young mind, she labeled Florence the beloved Aunt, while Aunt Beaula had earned her hatred. Then, upon Florence’s death, Caitlin learned the truth and everything she’d known as the truth was disrupted. Her life went from rags to riches with the reading of a will. She’d never been an orphan. She’d never been a niece to one of her Aunts. And, suddenly, she was the keeper of the wealth and not at the mercy of Beaula Ridgeway. Learning her true parentage sent her to find a father she’d never known existed.
Hudson McFarlane grew up in Texas. Orphaned at sixteen with a younger sister to support, he’d worked for Angus Ballard learning how to run one of the biggest ranches in Eastern Texas. Second in command now, Hudson was in charge, while his boss had taken a trip to visit his daughters. Ballard’s last words were to finish purchasing a thousand acres that had been a bone of contention between his boss and the property owner for fifty years. And, wouldn’t you know it? Suddenly, there was a new player in the game. A citified young woman from Philadelphia purchased the property right under his nose. He should have been furious, but at the same time, something about her was getting under his skin.
Publisher’s Note: This adult romance contains elements of mystery, danger, suspense, power exchange, sensual scenes and a happily ever after. If any of these offend you, please do not purchase.
