Stepping up to the plate to care for his close friend
Hollis Stonestreet's wife, Kasey, is in no way a chore for
Eli Rodriguez. Eli has known and loved Kasey since they
were children. He just never stood a chance against the
suave, handsome Hollis, always putting himself before
everyone else. After Hollis deserts Kasey, Eli takes she
and her newborn son to his ranch. Before leaving town
Hollis evens loses his farm in a card game, leaving no home
for his wife and child. Hollis has made it clear he wants
excitement and not a baby to tie him down.
Falling completely in love with Kasey's son, Eli does
everything a father should do, including loving the mother.
Afraid to declare his feelings, Eli keeps his distance and
respects Kasey in all ways. Taking over the household and
care of both Eli and her child, she begins to compare the
two men. Eli is always protecting her whereas Hollis has
always come first in everything. Drawn together and giving
into their basic needs, the sex sets off fireworks and the
earth moves beneath her feet, showing Kasey what true love
really is. Fearing that her feelings are unshared by Eli,
Kasey feels she is imposing and he feels not love but
obligation toward her. Several months later, attending
Eli's sister's wedding, they are shocked when Hollis shows
up intending to whisk her away as if nothing happened, not
even remembering his son's name or asking to see him. Eli's
whole life is about to unfold before him.
A Baby On The Ranch is an emotional roller coaster for
a young rancher hoping he has a second chance at the woman
he loves. Having her within reach only to risk losing her
again has Eli between a rock and a hard place. The story is
very easy to read and a definite page turner. It was a book
I could settle down to read and end with a good feeling of
justice. The author, as always, has done a tremendous job
of clearly revealing the characters. I make an effort to
read all of Marie Ferrarella's stories.
When Kasey Stonestreet's husband walked out on her and their
newborn son, her best friend, Eli Rodriguez, was her rock.
Eli took them in at his Forever, Texas, ranch without
hesitation. As a suddenly single mom with nowhere else to
go, Kasey expected to feel out of place. Instead, for the
first time in her life, she felt as though she was home.
Eli has secretly loved Kasey since they were kids; he was
devastated when she married another man. Now, he's got a
second chance at happiness. The woman of his dreams, and the
family he always wanted, are in his reach. But if he reveals
his true feelings, it could ruin their friendship, and he'd
lose Kasey forever.
How long can Eli and Kasey go on pretending to each
other—and to themselves—that they're still just friends? And
what will happen when Kasey's husband returns?
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