Series:
Buckhorn, Montana (Book 4)
Second-chance cowboy…or first-time love story?
Buckhorn, Montana, tavern owner Dave Tanner never
expected to see the girl of his dreams ever again—until she walks into his bar
one night. Over the moon at seeing her, he’s convinced this is a second chance
to win her affection. But Melissa Herbert, Dave’s best friend and best
employee, suspects his high school sweetheart might have ulterior motives for
the accidental run-in. But if Melissa’s right, exposing the truth to Dave might
just destroy their friendship…and break her heart…
A good, quick read. Dave is the tavern owner in Buckhorn,
Montana, and does some construction work on the side during the off-season. He's
made a good life for himself in Buckhorn. The last person he expects to see
walk into his bar is his high-school girlfriend, Tanya.
Tanya was driving to Las Vegas when her car broke down in
Buckhorn. She grew up wealthy and spoiled, and her attitude towards the
"wide spot in the road" is evident until she runs into Dave. Suddenly
she's all sweetness and light - or is that sweetness and lies?
Melissa is a good friend of Dave's, as well as both his
employer and employee. He is working on renovating a building she owns, and she
works for him at the bar. Over the last few months, they've gotten into the
habit of having lunch together. On this day, when she walks in, Dave doesn't
even notice her. She leaves the lunches she brought with Ralph and Wilbur, two
bar regulars, and departs.
From the start, Tanya obviously has ulterior motives for
cuddling up to Dave. The things she does take advantage of his trust and
memories of their past together. She's not as subtle as she believes, though,
and Ralph and Wilbur, as well as Melissa, are soon wise to her game. However,
none of them want to hurt Dave by telling him what is happening. Things go from
bad to worse when Tanya, jealous of Dave's friendship with Melissa, takes
stunning actions to get Melissa out of her way. I liked Melissa and how much
she cared about Dave, willing to step back if he loved another. She was also
protective of him and wanted to save him from being hurt.
The ending had me glued to the pages as Tanya takes
desperate measures to get what she wants. In a surprising twist, Dave is not as
gullible as she expected. I loved the ending and seeing Dave get the happiness
he deserves.
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