Having little or no expectations to be anyone of substance is debilitating no matter what age or sex. Living up to someone else's ideal is really an impossible endeavor and that's basically where Victoria and Eli find themselves at a point in their lives where they're angry because they were so hurt and disillusioned by those that were supposed to love them.

Victoria's (also known as Tori) husband committed suicide after his Ponzi scheme became public knowledge. He couldn't live with the repercussions of his theft and coward that he was left behind his wife and son Jacob with no one to protect them from public ridicule and scorn.

When Tori's father passes away she leaves her old life behind and sets out to make a life at his ranch. But her arrival at the ranch wasn't welcome with the exception of their long time cook Ruby.

The foreman Eli had history with not only Tori but with her family. Now Tori is back, ill equipped to run the ranch that he so covets and Eli's not above using all the tools he learned about being a self serving cruel man specially when he spies a lot of interest when Tori looks at him. Just another weapon in his arsenal. Just when he figures he's got her in an untenable position she turns the table in a surprising show of guts, stamina and resourcefulness with a comeback worthy of a smile and if he were honest with himself respect.

Not much to do with a ranch with no livestock so Tori digs deep and comes up with a rather intriguing plan -- turn the eye sore of a ranch into a resort complete with spas. First she had to make a life changing resolution -- no more door mat for any man -- even someone sexy and yummy like Eli who warmed her blood just by looking her way.

Molly O'Keefe does it again. This time with a self effacing story about new beginnings. Strong characters are central to CAN'T HURRY LOVE and in true O'Keefe fashion even the crustiest can become endearing. CAN'T HURRY LOVE proves love is great but respect is better.