When her father abandoned his family and her mother died of grief, Cassie had to grow up fast. Their Texas ranch still had a mortgage, so she took a job with a freighting company and left her two younger siblings with a friend. She learned to tolerate the desert heat, manage a team of mules and ignore whispers behind feminine hands. She conquered her fear of the wild country and animals. With the aid of a bull whip, she staved off any overzealous male admirers. The one thing she couldn't conquer was her distrust of men. Then a band of renegade Apache chased a handsome Frenchman into her life...
When her father abandoned his family and her mother died of grief, Cassie had to grow up fast. Their Texas ranch still had a mortgage, so she took a j...
Her "something old" becomes his "something new" when Alex decides that he too wants to wait until after their marriage to consummate their relationship. Carmen and Alex were brought up in different environments - financially and morally - but their love and dedication to each other transcends all obstacles. Carmen is an only child - a change of life baby brought up by aging and ultra conservative parents who sheltered her from the evils of the modern world. As she grew into an adult, her morals were constantly being challenged. Rather than change her morals, she became withdrawn. When she...
Her "something old" becomes his "something new" when Alex decides that he too wants to wait until after their marriage to consummate their relationshi...
The mind can endure a limited amount of pain before it begins to shut things out. For Carmen, her darkest hour is the loss of the baby she always wanted, but that is only part of her ordeal. Carmen and Alex both want a baby, but the doctors say Alex is sterile. He wants to adopt a baby but Carmen isn't convinced the doctor is right. She has seen the down side of adoption and she is hoping for a different solution to the prospect of children. Alex is patient with Carmen until she conceives shortly after his two week business trip to South America. At that point he is certain that the baby...
The mind can endure a limited amount of pain before it begins to shut things out. For Carmen, her darkest hour is the loss of the baby she always want...
After nine years of marriage and four children, Carmen and Alex are beginning to take each other for granted. Worse, the enthusiasm they have for their jobs may result in less attention for their children. Carmen decides that a vacation will break them both free of their routines and provide quality time with their children. Alex is nearing his 40th birthday and feeling inadequate. Clients at his veterinary clinic are increasing in number and they are already short-handed. It isn't a good time to take a vacation, but Carmen is right. Time will not materialize on its own. They must make the...
After nine years of marriage and four children, Carmen and Alex are beginning to take each other for granted. Worse, the enthusiasm they have for thei...
Carmen knows she can't please everyone, but she is trying to be the best mother, wife and manager she is capable of being. In the process, she's willing to change the way she dresses and acts. Alex is confused and alarmed by the change. He likes his responsibilities exactly where he expects them to be. He has another problem and he doesn't want the distraction of changes. Carmen knows she already has her hands full with the children, school and the animals, but when Alex makes arrangements for tourists on their American Wildlife Safari, she accepts his claim that she can make time. Meanwhile,...
Carmen knows she can't please everyone, but she is trying to be the best mother, wife and manager she is capable of being. In the process, she's willi...
