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"Several years ago, Michael Craven gave up his career as a detective when his fiancée was killed and her killer never caught. Living with the guilt, he has, since then, thrown himself into his Montana ranch and his solitary existence. But, when a serial killer starts making his way through a small, nearby town, Michael is asked to come back and help a good friend and fellow detective, solve the crime. In doing so, he must hire someone to take his place on the ranch.
When horse trainer,Jess Stanson showed up, she took Michael by surprise. He knew she wouldn't be the right person for the job. Jess had turned out to be Jessica and he didn't think it would work for either him or his men. But, Jessica convinced him to let her stay. Over time she proved her worth at the ranch and slowly they established a fragile friendship. Michael's past prevented him from being anything but distant and serious. Jessica was just the opposite, always fun loving she took on the task of breaking down the barrier's of Michael's heart.
As Michael works diligently to track down the killer he finds that Jessica is the only witness to the case. Vowing to protect her wand keep his growing feelings separate is no easy task. When Jessica becomes a target it becomes personal for Michael and he can no longer deny his love for her.
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Aris Whittier, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of story
- 19th century
Action/suspense subplot?
Yes
Action:
- chased by/chasing kidnapper/killer
Inner struggle subplot
Yes
Struggle with...
- angst over dead lover
If one lover chases another...
- they alternate
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- police/lawman
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- naive virgin
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Pacific NW
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
What % of story is romance related?
- 50%
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- descript of kissing
- actual description of sex
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
How much dialog
- significantly more dialog than descript
How much sexing?
- 1-2 sex acts
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