Title: Break Heart Canyon
Author: Gini Rifkin
Genre: Historical Western Romance
Book Blurb:
Unearthing artifacts in Colorado sounded like easy money to Ryker Landry. Then he met the woman who owned the land.
Una MacLaren vows no fortune hunter will desecrate the ancient relics of BreakHeart Canyon—even if the man is a handsome scoundrel. Fighting to keep her goat farm afloat as local cattlemen hatch deadly schemes to make sure she fails, Una has enough to worry about.
Captivated by the courageous redhead, Ryker joins forces with Una and her deerhound, MacTavish. But what does he desire most—the woman or the artifacts?
When the mythical white cougar again prowls the rocky cliffs, the legend of BreakHeart Canyon draws them into a web of danger. Now only daring and blind trust can save them.
Excerpt:
With her fiery red hair and apparent love for the land and animals, she seemed the perfect person to live in this secluded vale surrounded by a canyon brimming with tall-tales and legends.
As he stood in her cabin, inhaling the tantalizing aroma of food, dowsed in the fragrance of the hanging herbs and spices, Ryker believed this woman was capable of casting a spell on him. She needn’t bother, he was already smitten. Yes smitten.
Never in his life had that term seemed relevant. The rampage of feelings she stirred in him ran the gambit from wanting to bed her, to wanting to protect her, to wanting to walk away from her as fast as possible.
She was a danger to his way of life. Or maybe his way of life was a danger to his happiness. Una confused him. Made him unsettled. And what a fetching picture she created, one easy to commit to memory and long for at a later date. But he wasn’t fond of wasting time on lonely reflections—he needed to vacate the cabin.
“Anything I can do for you other than get out of your way?”
“More firewood is always appreciated.”
He hurried outside, relieved to have a legitimate reason for performing any activity other than standing and staring at her like a randy schoolboy. Returning with all the split wood he could carry, he deposited the armload by the stove and turned to leave.
“Thank you, Ryker.”
For the first time, she’d called him by his Christian name, and dang he liked the sound of it wrapped in her unpredictable Scottish burr.
“You’re welcome, Una.” His reply came over his shoulder as he left. The jaunty tune she hummed hesitated for a moment. He smiled. Did she like the sound of her name on his lips as well?
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1878 is an exciting time in the Old West. Dinosaur bones have been discovered in Colorado, and the total eclipse of the sun is predicted. Break Heart Canyon has romance, action, and history with an endearing, brave heroine, and a bad boy hero who changes his ways to win the heart of a woman. And just for fun, there’s a wonderful deerhound named MacTavish, and two helpful donkeys Wallace and The Countess! Judged Best Historical of the Year from the Colorado Authors’ League, I hope you will try my story.
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Author Biography:
Gini Rifkin’s award-winning books follow characters who are courageous and passionate about life, and when they meet, sparks fly while danger often threatens. Her settings include the American West, Medieval and Victorian England, contemporary fantasy, and Romantic thrillers. When not writing, Gini has the privilege of caring for her rescue animals including ducks, goats, donkeys, and cats. Her writing keeps her hungry to learn new things, such as the art of spinning and weaving goat hair! She considers family and friends her most treasured of gifts. So, step back in time or into the future, where adventure and romance are waiting for you to enjoy.
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