Shelby Patterson McCoy is back in Texas after seven years of separation from her husband, Ritter. They tend to bring out the worst in each other and after several attempts at serving Ritt with the divorce papers, they still haven't been returned, signed. This time she will make the trip from L.A. to personally get them signed so she can move on. Shelby has established herself as a successful baker of cakes and cupcakes and is in serious demand.

Ritt completely ignores Shel's request. Working at the bait shop part time only confirms Shelby's suspicion that he has not taken advantage of ridding himself of a marriage and hasn't taken advantage of his baseball scholarship. Still living at home with his parents he seems to have no ambition other than fishing and the bait shop.

Shelby got pregnant , got married and then lost the baby. Upon her mother's insistence, she moved to California with her mother to enable Ritt to move on with his life. Reluctant to sign, their cat and mouse games prove a little excitement around town. Taking the tact that she had to move into his house and use a little pressure to persuade him to sign, only drives home how much they both still love each other.

Ritt reveals that her mother was paid by his parents to leave town, thus encouraging Ritt to take advantage of the scholarship. Shel did not believe that happened and needs confirmation from her mother. By the time Shel is ready to head home, he presents her with the signed papers, but now she's not so sure she wants the divorce. If only he would show her he still loved and wanted her.

BLAME IT ON TEXAS is a very emotional tale filled with humor and cleverness on the part of both characters. The sorrow at losing a baby drives them apart and secrets between them keep them apart. The story line is different than most and completely captivating. This first love definitely deserves a second chance. Amie Louellen is a talented author and I completely enjoyed this read.