Rasida Martin
Shining Star: A Second Chance Winter Ranch RomanceBook 4 from the Star-crossed Hearts series. Chase Mitchell’s story.Chase Mitchell thought he’d left heartache behind, but fate had other plans. When Natalie, a beautiful free-spirited tourist, enters his life, their whirlwind romance becomes his solace. But her ruthless ex-husband, Maximo, will stop at nothing to reclaim her.As Max’s fixation intensifies, Chase must protect Natalie at all costs. Seeking refuge in his hometown of Rockwell, he reunites with his old friend, David, and faces past regrets, including Stacy, the one who got away. To protect himself and Natalie, Chase must bury the hatchet with Drew.Torn between loyalty and love, Chase must confront his demons. Will he overcome his past to save Natalie, or will Max’s relentless pursuit tear them apart?Join Chase and Natalie on their journey to overcome the past and fight for their future, amidst the twinkling lights and snowy landscapes of a winter wonderland. Will their love shine bright enough to conquer the darkness?This steamy romance novel contains mature themes and language intended for adult readers only.Perfect for fans of Robyn Carr, Kristan Higgins, Susan Mallery, and Nora Roberts.Genre: Contemporary Romance, Second-Chance Romance, Small-Town Romance, Steamy Romance, Winter Romance, Christmas Romance, Cowboy Romance, Western Romance, Contemporary Western FictionBlurb;'Stacy Scott made my solid ground quake. I thought I had left heartache behind in Rockwell, but fate has a way of catching up. In beach town Knotsville, I found solace and love with Natalie, a beautiful and free-spirited tourist who had returned to seek refuge. But our bliss was short-lived.Natalie’s past came back to haunt us, in the form of Max - her ruthless and powerful ex-husband. He’ll stop at nothing to reclaim her, and I’m the only one standing in his way.As Max’s fixation intensified and he continued his quest to destroy me, I realized I must protect Natalie at all costs. But where can we hide? My business, my reputation - everything I built - was under attack.Desperate, I turn to my hometown of Rockwell and the friends I left behind: Stacy and David. Drew even, despite our differences. Together, we forge a plan to shield Natalie from Max’s wrath. But facing Stacy again brought up old feelings and regrets.Can I overcome my past to save the woman I love? Or will Max’s relentless pursuit tear us apart? I thought I knew what love was, but Natalie makes me want to fight for it. This time, I won’t back down.'Tropes;Second-chanceAge Gap (10 years)Forced ProximitySmall-townWinter/Christmas themesCowboyFound FamilyGood banterSuspenseful DramaThrillerOW/OM Drama
