Perfect is good.
Imperfect is even betterâ¦
City-slicker lawyer Jeannette Trenton is about as welcome at the Last Chance Ranch as a rattlesnake at a square dance. Sheâs there to atone for one major mistake. But Jeannetteâs pretty sure righting her big wrong does not include thinking lustful thoughts about the ranchâs new cowhandâ¦.
Zach Powell knows Jeannetteâs typeâa wound-up-tight perfectionist with one eye on her email at all times. Heck, that used to be him. She needs to shake it loose, face her imperfections and allow herself to make mistakes. Thereâs definitely no mistake about the wickedly sexy vibe between them. This gal is gonna have to âcowboy upââ¦or miss the ride of her life!
What could be hotter than a cowboy in June?
How about a cowboy in July, August and under the mistletoe, too!
New York Times bestselling author
Vicki Lewis Thompson is back in the Harlequin Blaze lineup for 2014, and this year sheâs offering her readers even moreâ¦.
Sons of Chance
Chance isnât just the last name of these rugged Wyoming cowboysâitâs their motto, too!
Dear Reader,
When I first set foot on the Last Chance Ranch in 2010, I had no idea that one day Iâd be welcoming you to the sixteenth book in the series! I know some of you have been with me for the whole ride, and some might be joining me for the first time. Either way, Iâve worked hard to make sure that each story stands alone. Whether youâre a long-time Sons of Chance fan or just beginning to get into the series, you wonât get lost, I promise!
After all these books, Riding Home seems like an appropriate title. Each time I go back to the Last Chance Ranch, I feel as if Iâm coming home. The two-story log ranch house is as familiar as my own house. The Chance family members are friends, and Iâm quite attached to the horses, too!
I know from your emails and comments on Facebook that many of you feel the same way. If you read both Riding High and Riding Hard you know whose story this has to be. Regan OâConnelli and Drake Brewster have found their soul mates, and I think Jeannette Trenton, despite her issues, deserves a shot. Iâve put her in the path of Zach Powell, a recent hire at the ranch, but he has some demons of his own.
So letâs see how they handle the situation, shall we? Of course youâll get to hang out with the rest of the gang at the ranch. Jack Chance canât let a book go by without making his presence known, and Mary Lou always has a fresh pot of coffee available for anyone who shows up in her kitchen. Grab yourself a mug and make yourself at home!
Cozily yours,
Vicki
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
New York Times bestselling author Vicki Lewis Thompsonâs love affair with cowboys started with the Lone Ranger, continued through Maverick and took a turn south of the border with Zorro. She views cowboys as the Western version of knights in shining armorârugged men who value honor, honesty and hard work. Fortunately for her, she lives in the Arizona desert, where broad-shouldered, lean-hipped cowboys abound. Blessed with such an abundance of inspiration, she only hopes that she can do them justice. Visit her website, www.vickilewisthompson.com.
To my wonderful readersâ
Youâve taken the Sons of Chance into your hearts, and your enthusiasm touches me!
Prologue
From the diary of Eleanor Chance
August 15, 1990
WHEN YOUR CHILD MARRIES, you instantly become related to a whole lot more folks. Sometimes thatâs a lovely thing and sometimes itâs not. But in the case of our only son, Jonathan, marrying Sarah Gillespie eight years ago, we lucked out. Judy and Bill are salt-of-the-earth.
When I told Judy that, she called it a supreme compliment. Sheâs lived in Shoshone for more than thirty years, but some locals still think of her as an uppity Easterner. I admit when she first arrived she caused quite a stir, and people around here have long memories.
She blew in from New York City, flush with money from her modeling career and wearing pricey designer outfits. She immediately bought a small ranch and hired one of Jackson Holeâs most eligible bachelors, Bill Gillespie, to help run it. We all predicted theyâd get married, which they did, and within a year little Sarah was born.
But then Judy made the mistake of announcing sheâd only have one child in order to keep her figure. That didnât sit well with the town busybodies. Personally, I didnât give a hoot. She had the right to make that decision for herself.
I liked her from the get-go. She was generous with her money, always willing to support local charity efforts, and she worked right alongside Bill as they turned their place into a cute little guest ranch. She worked hard to make the place cozy and profitable until they chose to sell and move into town.