Monica Simmons – författare

After ending a tumultuous engagement to Dallas attorney Stephen Conrad, Jill Murray has returned to the Texas Hill Country. Here she finds solace, living with her grandmother on Wind River Ranch, home of Wind River Arabians. An accomplished equestrienne, Jill spends her days with the magnificent Arabian horses Wind River is known for breeding. Surrounded by her close-knit family, she knows that coming home was a good decision. Jill's peaceful world is turned upside-down when she and her dog, Simon, rescue a young runaway in trouble. As she gets to know the child's father, Dave Wilder, Jill begins to welcome the idea of having a man in her life again. Her attraction to the former professional baseball pitcher does not go unnoticed by family friend Roger Dunn. In addition to Roger's jealous attempts to end the romance, Jill's frustration grows when someone from her past begins calling. Faced with a tough decision, Jill follows her heart to comfort a friend, making a choice that could ultimately cost her everything.

Charlie Valdez is living her dreams. In addition to the success of her Dallas specialty boutique, Charlotte's Closet, the tall, curvy model is also proud to be breaking down barriers for women in the fashion industry. As her thirtieth birthday approaches, she finds herself slipping into an uncharacteristic funk. Uncertain if it's turning the big 3-0 or doubts about her boyfriend, Jack Vaughn, that's bringing her down, Charlie turns to tennis to beat the blues. When she arrives at Renner Sports and Racquet Club and meets the club's incredibly handsome new tennis pro, Drake Winstead, Charlie believes she knows his type. Thinking he may be trouble, she warns her sister Ceilia to keep a professional distance from the sexy athlete. Unable to heed her own advice, Charlie develops a friendship with Drake and realizes she's judged him unfairly based on his appearance. With her heart on the line, Charlie learns she can't be true to any man without first being honest with herself.