Best Selling Books by Rachel Gibson

Georgeanne Howard leaves her fiancé at the altar when she realizes she can''t marry a man old enough to be her grandfather, no matter how rich he is. Hockey superstar John Kowalsky unknowingly helps her escape, and only when it''s too late does he realize that he''s absconded with his boss''s bride. This bad boy isn''t looking to be anybody''s savior but his own. Still, a long night stretches ahead of them—a night too sultry to resist temptation. Seven years later, Georgeanne and John meet again. She is on her way to becoming Seattle''s domestic darling and he is past his hellraising days. Shocked to learn that he has a daughter, John''s determined to be part of her life. Georgeanne has loved John since the moment she jumped into his car, but will he risk the wrath of his boss, and one final chance at glory, to prove that this time his love will be everlasting?

Award–winner and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Gibson''s smart, sassy contemporary romances are making her one of the genre''s fastest rising stars.

Rachel Gibson, New York Times bestselling author of Rescue Me, returns to Texas with a tale of what happens when a tough guy meets his match—and falls harder than a ton of red-hot bricks . . . There''s nothing like fleeing Miami to ruin a girl''s day. Stella Leon''s bartending gig was going fine until gorgeous ex-Marine Beau Junger decked her mob-connected boss, spirited her out of the city, and claimed that Stella''s half-sister—the one with the perfect life—sent him. Now Stella has no choice but to go along for the ride . . . and seduce Beau''s military-issue socks off . . . The Marine Corps was Beau''s escape from his old man''s legacy of naval heroism and serial philandering, but no amount of training could prepare him for the day he looked in the mirror and saw his father staring back. The answer: swear off meaningless sex. Oh, and find a way to make Stella Leon quit being so damn hot . . .

Return to Lovett, Texas, the setting of Daisy''s Back in Town, in this smart and sexy new story from Rachel Gibson, the New York Times bestselling author of Rescue Me and the Seattle Chinooks books. Lily Darlington''s been called crazy in her day—and, yeah, driving her car into her ex-husband''s living room probably wasn''t the smartest move ever made—but the louse deserved it. Now Lily is happily single, and she''s turned it all around. She knows she''s a good mom, a homeowner, and a businesswoman, all wrapped up in one good-looking package. A package that police officer Tucker Matthews is dying to unwrap. This ex-military man sure doesn''t need another woman in his life. His last girlfriend left him with nothing but memories and a cat named Pinky! But living next door to Lily has been driving him nuts. He dreams about her long blonde hair and even longer legs. And maybe it''s time to go a little crazy . . . and fall in love.

Disaster Number One: Men Hard knocks and hunger taught Faith Duffy not to believe in love. Still, when she married her very wealthy—and very old—husband, she became the perfect wife. And then he went to that big bank in the sky, leaving Faith with lonely nights, a pile of money, and a total mess of a pro hockey team. Heck, Faith doesn''t even watch hockey! Disaster Number Two: Passion But most of America and half of Canada is watching Ty Savage. His lethal sex appeal and deadly right hook make him the favorite of fans. For most of Ty''s life, he''s dreamed of winning the Stanley Cup. The last thing he needs is a bimbo messing up his plans. Disaster Number Three: Love Faith loathes Ty on sight, but she can''t stop thinking about him all day . . . and night. Then a moment of temptation ends with Faith in Ty''s bed, and she begins to see there''s more to him than sex appeal. Ty discovers there''s far more to Faith than beauty and billions. But a relationship with Faith is impossible, and falling in love—that would be a disaster.

What does a gal have to do to get a good date in this town? Adele Harris can''t even begin to answer that question. She''s had so many lousy dates that she''s sure she''s cursed. Why else would every man she goes out with suddenly act like he''s lost his mind—and his manners? Adele thought life couldn''t get any more confusing . . . until she learns the marriage of her seemingly Miss Perfect sister is on the rocks. So she goes back to their hometown to give her a shoulder to cry on, only to run smack into Zach Zemaitis . . . the one who got away. Texans love God, family, and football, though not always in that order Zach, a former pro star, knows all about football. As for the other two, well, he''s doing his best. But when Adele comes charging back into his life—still all lush curves and beautiful, big blue eyes—he wonders if his best is good enough. After all, he did her wrong. Can a woman with her track record ever really believe that he''s serious this time . . . or is he destined to be another bad date?

Maddie is determined to uncover the untold story about the town''s sordid past—her past. As a child, Maddie lost everything, and now she''s back at the scene of the scandal—a local establishment that''s always belonged to the Hennessys—determined to uncover the truth, and nothing is going to stand in her way. Especially not a black-haired, blue-eyed Hennessy. Everyone in Truly knows that the Hennessy men are irresistible, and the current owner, Mick, is no exception. His late father was a skirt-chasing heartbreaker who ended up causing disaster for two families. So far, Mick''s managed to keep the ladies in line, but when he claps eyes on Maddie, with her luscious curves and tempting lips, he can''t resist getting tangled up with her. But Maddie is keeping secrets, not the least of which is her true reason for being in town. And when Mick discovers what‘s really going on, there is going to be a whole lot of trouble in Truly.

What is Clare Wingate doing? One minute she''s suffering in a pretty-in-pink gown she''ll never wear again, and the next thing she knows it''s morning . . . and she has the nastiest hangover of her life. To make matters worse, she''s wearing nothing but a spritz of Escada and lying next to Sebastian Vaughan . . . her girlhood crush turned sexy, globe-hopping journalist. Somewhere between the toast and the toss of the bouquet she''d gotten herself into a whole lot of trouble. Clare had the right to go wild—after all, she''d been knocked off her dyed-to-match shoes after finding her own fiancé in a compromising position with the washing machine repairman. Clearly her society wedding is off. But Sebastian pushed all the wrong buttons—and some of the right ones, too. Clare is in no mood for love—not even for lust—and wants to forget about Sebastian and his six-pack abs ASAP. But he isn''t in the mood to go away, and his kiss is impossible to forget.

Daisy Lee Monroe thought she''d brushed the dust of Lovett, Texas, off her high-heeled shoes years ago, but she''s come back home only to find that little has changed. Her sister is still crazy, and her mom still has pink plastic flamingos in her front yard. And Jackson Lamott Parrish, the bad boy she''d left behind, is still so sexy it hurts. She''d like nothing better than to avoid this particular man, but she can''t. Daisy has something to say to Jackson, and she''s not going anywhere until he listens. Jackson learned his lesson about Daisy the hard way, and now the only word he''s interested in hearing from Daisy''s red lips is good-bye. But she''s popping up everywhere, and he doesn''t believe in coincidence. It seems the only way to keep her quiet is with his mouth, but kissing Daisy had once been his downfall. Is he strong enough to resist her now? Strong enough to watch her walk out of his life again? Is he strong enough to make her stay?

Rachel Gibson has already won two Romance Writers of America’s RITA® Awards—the most prestigious honor the romance community bestows—for her “edgy, sexy, fast-paced romance” (Jayne Ann Krentz), and Rescue Me is yet another high point in her acclaimed career. The New York Times bestselling author of the popular Seattle Chinooks stories, Gibson kicks off a timely and wonderful new contemporary series about the romantic entanglements of military men back from active duty. Rescue Me is the story of the reluctant Texas homecoming of a former small-town beauty pageant participant and the sexy ex-Navy SEAL who’s on hand to complicate her life. It’s salvation from the bland and ordinary and Rachel Gibson at her best—a perfect escape for dedicated readers of Jennifer Crusie, Nora Roberts, and Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

When everything about her life in Las Vegas just seems to be going wrong, Kate Hamilton leaves her job as a PI and points her car toward Gospel, Idaho. Gospel is the kind of town where a girl can take it easy and just be herself, or so she hopes. But when she gets there, people get the impression that she''s a bit of a ball-buster. And she is, at first. But Gospel has a way of softening people up. One of those ways is Rob Sutter. He''s a spectacular-looking former hockey player with a wild past of his own, who now lives a quiet (albeit slightly macho) life running his sporting goods store and fly-fishing. Kate and Rob are so wrong for each other that there must be something right. If only they can start seeing each other for who they really are...

"From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gibson comes another hilarious and moving fish-out-of-water tale about what happens when a small-town Texas girl is forced to swap bodies with a filthy rich socialite"--

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gibson, returns to fan favorite Truly, Idaho for another tale of what happens when a tough guy meets his match in the most unexpected place . . . Cheerleader’s life goes dreadfully wrong! Give me a B-R-E-A-K! Natalie Cooper had it all—as a high school cheerleader she could shake her pom-poms with the best of them. But she paid for all that popularity—her husband ran off with a 20 year old bimbo named Tiffany. Now she’s running a photo shop (and some of the pictures she sees . . . well, she really shouldn’t!) and just trying to be a good mom. Then she comes toe-to-manly chest of Blake Junger. “Exiled” to a remote cabin in Truly, Idaho, Blake wants nothing to do with anyone. Instead, he’s determined to struggle with his demons and win . . . all on his own. But he doesn’t count on a pint-sized five-year-old visitor . . . or the Natalie Cooper, the kid’s lusciously curved mother . . . to break down his barriers.

“Rachel does it again! A fun, steamy story.” —Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay there, as New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Gibson delightfully demonstrates in her smart and sexy romance, Any Man of Mine. The story of a successful wedding planner whose world is turned upside-down when the man she once impetuously married in a quickie Las Vegas ceremony bursts unexpectedly back into her life, Any Man of Mine is pure joy—a beautiful marriage of the wit, heart, and sensuality that is a hallmark of two-time RITA® Award winner Gibson, solidifying her equal standing among Jennifer Crusie, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, and Nora Roberts as the crème de la crème of contemporary romance fiction.

Welcome to Gospel, Idaho where everyone knows that there are two universal truths. First, God did His best work when He created the Sawtooth Wilderness Area. Second, every sin known to heaven and earth -- from the hole in the ozone to alien abductions -- is all California''s fault. This is the story of what happened when a Californian came to visit... L.A. based tabloid reporter Hope Spencer has come to Gospel hoping for inspiration. Well, she gets inspiration...Hope has never met anyone quite like the resident of Gospel. From the Dean sisters with their color-coordinated hair to the toilet-tossing sportsmen...to the murder victim whose body had been found in her house years before. She discovers that really is stranger than fiction -- even tabloid fiction! And then there is local sheriff Dylan Taber. He is no made-up character from one of her stories. Dylan is all too real...and soon Hope is forced to face the awful truth -- she''s been too long without a man. But once she gets wind of a Hollywood actress somehow mixed up Dylan''s life, Hope realizes that if they are to have a furture together, he has some true confessing to do.

In her sexy new novella, Rachel Gibson, the New York Times bestselling author of Rescue Me and Run To You, once again shows that there''s nothing quite like a man in uniform! They say you never forget your first time, but there''s nothing Blue Butler and Kasper Pennington would rather forget than their brief but fiery teenage love affair. Yeah, it was hot while it lasted, but then he went off to join the Marines, leaving Blue in New Orleans. She''s tried to block him from her mind for good, but nothing can really erase the feeling she had when she was with him. And now he''s got the nerve to return—leaner, meaner, and strong enough to pull her into his arms and kiss her senseless. Blue''s a successful businesswoman now, with no time to figure out what went wrong all those years ago. But Kasper knows she''s the one woman for him … and now he''s got to prove it to her all over again.

Rachel Gibson, who occupies a very special place in readers’ hearts alongside Lori Foster and Jennifer Crusie, delights with this funny, smart, and sexy story of an ex- starlet’s attempt to start over as the personal assistant to a cantankerous—but very hot—ex-hockey player. Nothing But Trouble is nothing but wonderful! Trouble . . . Chelsea Ross''s acting career has been a total bust. The closest she ever came to stardom was her brilliant performance as "Pretty Dead Girl #1." But leaving Hollywood to become the personal assistant to a famous hockey player could be her stupidest career move ever. More trouble . . . Injured superstar Mark Bressler''s glory days are over. The bad-boy ex-jock could at least be civil to the pint-sized, pink-haired bombshell who the Seattle Chinooks hired to be his P.A. If Chelsea didn''t need the money, she''d be running from the world''s biggest jerk as fast as her feet could carry her. Big trouble! Chelsea can deal with Mark''s rotten attitude and dark moods. The problem is those biceps and that red-hot bod! And when the bad boy starts to put the moves on her, Chelsea knows it''s time she banished him to the penalty box . . . if only she could resist the kind of trouble he has in mind!

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She explained the trouble with Valentine''s Day (as if you didn''t know!) Now Rachel Gibson tells all about . . . Sex . . . What is it about men anyway? Bad cars, bad jobs, even bad teeth—nothing convinces them that they can''t snare a Size Two Babe with a D-cup chest. And after way too many internet dates with men named "luvstick" and "bigdaddy182," Lucy Rothschild should know. Lies . . . But sitting across from her now is "hardluvnman," and he seems different—sensitive, honest, and hot! He says he''s a plumber, while Lucy claims she''s a nurse! She''s really a mystery writer, dating online while researching her next book. Hey, everyone lies a little, don''t they? And Online Dating . . . But Quinn''s really an undercover cop hunting down a serial killer, and he sees Lucy as his top suspect. And while he could really go for this smart, sexy woman with the killer bod—if that''s the only thing "killer" about her—he knows he needs to wine and dine her and discover the truth. Hey, he realizes the dating scene can be deadly—but this is ridiculous!

Running in five-inch stilettos is an art form. Leaving your fiancé at the altar on live television is a disaster. Lexie Kowalsky thought she was ready to get married in front of millions of people, but at the last minute she fled the set of television’s hottest reality show, Gettin’ Hitched. Wearing a poofy white dress and a pair of five-inch sparkly shoes, Lexie hopped a float plane for Sandspit, Canada. She figured no one would find her there. But she was wrong. Sharing her flight was the Seattle Chinooks biggest star, Sean Knox. Lexie wasn’t just a reality-show runaway, she was his pain in the butt coach’s daughter. She was chaos and temptation and definitely off limits, but getting her luscious body out of that wedding gown, he couldn’t resist getting her in his bed for one amazing night. Then a photo of Sean and Lexi breaks the internet—and suddenly they’re both swept up in a crazy plan to spin the whole story. But you can’t run from love. . .

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gibson returns with this dazzling love story filled with sizzle, sass, and just a bit of southern charm . . . "Hello, Ms. Vivian . . . it''s been a long time." And with those words, Vivian Leigh Rochet nearly melted. It''s been years since she last saw Harrison Whitley-Shuler. She was a teenager scrubbing houses for a living. He was the gorgeous son of rich parents, not fit for the likes of her. Vivian had vowed to get out of Charleston, become a big Hollywood star, and stick it to the snooty girls who made her cry. She got what she wanted—and more—but why does her glamorous life seem so trivial? Harrison got out too . . . making it all the way to Wall Street, until a heart attack forced him to trade in his cufflinks for a good set of hand tools. Making furniture soothes his soul, but escaping the Whitley-Shuler heritage is nearly impossible. And now he''s come face-to-face with the one who got away. He''s not looking for love. He''s not even looking for sex . . . so why is resisting her the hardest thing he''s ever done?

When ex-supermoddel Lola Carlyle learns that some very -- ahem -- private photos of herself are being peddled on the Internet, she hides out where there''s sun and -- she thinks -- safety, until the gossip dies out. Then the private yacht she''s blissfully napping on is "commandeered" by some man who says his name is Max Zamora, and that he works for the government. It sounds crazy, but Max is telling the truth -- his cover''s been blown, he''s on the run, and now he''s confronted by a very angry -- and beautiful -- woman. He''s seen Lola before -- barely clothed on covers of fashion magazines. But she''s more beautiful in person. From the top of her pert blonde head to the tips of her little painted toes, Max finds her sexy, curvy... and a pain in the butt. And that''s before she blows up the ship! Now, the unlikely pair is stranded in the middle of the ocean, it''s getting very hot -- not just from the sun -- and Lola is about to reveal it all...

Canta Conmigo! is a practical guide for music educators looking to teach music from Central America. Suitable for use in families, schools, or community centers, this resource contains a playful collection of 90 songs, singing games, chants, and games author Rachel Gibson learned from teachers, children, and families while living in several communities in both countries. While the majority of the songs are in Spanish, the book also includes a few in a Mayan language, Kaqchikel. A comprehensive companion website offers field video, audio recordings, and select song histories to help readers witness the music in authentic contexts. Ethnographic descriptions of locations where songs were learned and personal biographies written by the singers in Kaqchikel or Spanish and translated to English allow the reader to develop a connection to the land and the musicians. Culturally responsive and sustaining teaching pedagogies are discussed alongside strategies to responsibly include the music into school curriculums. A brief history of Central America and an overview of music genres in the region are included to frame this song collection within historic, cultural, and musical contexts. Ven a cantar y jugar! Come sing and play!

In New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gibson''s newest novella, Vince Haven and Sadie Hollowell are headed to the altar, and all their friends are headed to Lovett, Texas, to join them for the party of the year. But Becca Ramsey doesn''t have time for all that. Fresh out of beauty school, Becca''s all business . . . and the last thing she needs is bad boy Nate Parrish anywhere in her life. In the past, Nate was trouble. He''s been trying to repair his reputation—heck, he''s even got just one girlfriend. The problem is, she isn''t Becca. Now Nate''s in a whole lot of hot water. He needs to get Becca from "I won''t" to "I do" . . . but how can he do that when she won''t even say "I might"?

Undercover cop Joe Shanahan''s bad luck hit bottom the morning he stared up into the face of sexy suspect Gabrielle Breedlove. She''d blown his cover—brought him down with a can of hairspray—and now his new assignment was to pose as her boyfriend. But spending as much time as possible with the utterly irresistible New Age beauty caused unexpected complications. To make matters worse, his matchmaking sisters are picking out china patterns. Joe''s brooding good looks and T-shirt-straining muscles might be easy on the eyes, but how could Gabrielle be attracted to a straight-laced detective who''s determined to find evidence to arrest her? Still, he invades her dreams and when they share a transcendent lovemaking experience, Gabrielle knows it must be love. Undercover cop Joe Shanahan''s bad luck hit bottom the morning he stared up into the face of sexy suspect Gabrielle Breedlove. She''d blown his cover—brought him down with a can of hairspray—and now his new assignment was to pose as her boyfriend. But spending as much time as possible with the utterly irresistible New Age beauty caused unexpected complications. To make matters worse, his matchmaking sisters are picking out china patterns. Joe''s brooding good looks and T-shirt-straining muscles might be easy on the eyes, but how could Gabrielle be attracted to a straight-laced detective who''s determined to find evidence to arrest her? Still, he invades her dreams and when they share a transcendent lovemaking experience, Gabrielle knows it must be love.

Celebrate Valentine''s Day with Avon Books and an enchanting free e-book sampler, It Happened One Valentine''s Day. With excerpts from fourteen new, upcoming, and fan favorite Avon and Avon Impulse novels and novellas, including an introduction from Eloisa James. It Happened One Valentine''s Day: An Avon Romance Valentine''s Day Sampler includes excerpts from: The Trouble with Valentine''s Day by Rachel Gibson Once Upon a Tower by Eloisa James Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost Bride by Moonlight by Liz Carlyle "V is for Vampwoman" (from Vampires Gone Wild) by Kerrelyn Sparks "A Forever Love" (from Vampires Gone Wild) by Pamela Palmer True Love at Silver Creek Ranch by Emma Cane "Love Me Tender" (from Kiss Me: An Avon Books Valentine Day Anthology) by Cheryl Harper Saved by the Rancher by Jennifer Ryan The Earl in My Bed by Sophie Jordan What Happens in Scotland by Jennifer McQuiston Destiny''s Embrace by Beverly Jenkins The Maclean Groom by Kathleen Harrington

Three spectacular stories all set on New Year′s Eve. First, Stephanie Laurens enthralls us with a New Year′s scandal, when a rake awakens in the bed of the temptress who seduced him years before. Then, Victoria Alexander enchants with her tale of a love promised, then foiled and then rekindled on another midnight. And Rachel Gibson delights with the reunion of two estranged friends and the passionate sparks that fly when the clock strikes twelve.

Wat is dat toch met mannen? Beroerde auto''s, belabberde banen, slechte tanden met dito adem: niets weerhoudt hen ervan om te proberen elke vrouw mee te slepen naar hun hol voor beroerde, belabberde, slechte seks. Na net iets te veel internetdates met ongure types met namen als ''luvstick'' en ''BigDaddy182'' had Lucy Rothschild toch beter moeten weten. Maar nu zit ze tegenover ''hardluvnman'' en hij lijkt anders - gevoelig, eerlijk en... sexy! Hij zegt dat hij loodgieter is en Lucy doet zich voor als verpleegster. In werkelijkheid is ze echter schrijfster van spannende romans die research doet voor haar volgende boek. Wat zij niet weet is dat haar date in het echt een undercoveragent is, die op jacht is naar een seriemoordenaar. En wat erger is: zij is zijn hoofdverdachte! In Amerika is Rachel Gibson al jarenlang een succesvolle schrijfster van populaire chicklit en haar romans zijn inmiddels verkocht aan zeven landen. Hoog tijd dus voor haar doorbraak op de Nederlandstalige markt!

Fall in love—over and over again—with three much-loved romantic stories from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gibson, Candis Terry, and Jennifer Bernard Crazy On You by Rachel Gibson Newly single Lily Darlington is starting over after a messy divorce, and the gorgeous police officer next door is hoping for a chance to protect, serve . . . and love. Home Sweet Home by Candis Terry Lt. Aiden Marshall has returned to Sweet, Texas, where the woman he''s always loved is waiting to make it a homecoming to remember . . . One Fine Fireman by Jennifer Bernard Fireman Kirk is nicknamed Thor for his Viking good looks—but whenever he''s around Maribel he turns to mush. Can a feisty puppy and an even feistier little boy help them find the true love they both so richly deserve? Love is just a heartbeat away in three classic tales as sassy, sexy, and wonderfully unpredictable as the real thing!

''Rachel Gibson schrijft chicklit zoals wij dat willen zien: humor, romantiek, steamy seks en, als toetje, échte liefde. Smullen!'' Lifestylelog.nl

Ein hinreißendes Lesevergnügen – witzig, romantisch und unglaublich sexy! Die Journalistin Jane Alcott ist klein und ausgesprochen zierlich, ihr Outfit lässt sich allenfalls als praktisch oder dezent beschreiben, zudem ist sie mit mehr als nur einer Prise Schlagfertigkeit und Sturheit gesegnet. Also genau der Typ Frau, den der gefeierte Eishockeystar Luc Martineau normalerweise keines zweiten Blickes würdigt. Nun bekommt aber ausgerechnet Jane den Auftrag, eine Saison lang exklusiv über Lucs Team zu berichten. Und bald muss Luc erkennen, wie trügerisch der erste Eindruck sein kann ...

O que a paixão uniu o homem não pode separar. A belíssima Georgeanne deixa o noivo no altar ao perceber que não pode se casar com um homem velho o suficiente para ser seu avô, mesmo riquíssimo. O astro do hóquei John Kowalsky, sem saber, ajuda-a a escapar e só percebe que está ajudando a noiva do seu chefe quando já é tarde. Os dois passam a noite juntos, mas no dia seguinte, John dispensa Georgeanne, deixando-a com coração partido e sem rumo. Sete anos depois, os dois se reencontram e John fica sabendo que sua única noite de amor produziu uma filha, de cuja vida ele quer fazer parte. A paixão dele por Georgeanne renasce; mas será que ele vai se arriscar, outra vez, a incorrer na cólera do seu patrão? E ela? Vai aceitá-lo, depois de ter levado um fora dele?

Witz, Wärme und Sexappeal: Diese hinreißende romantische Komödie hat alles! In Kate Hamiltons Leben läuft zurzeit so einiges schief: ihr Langzeitfreund hat sie verlassen, nachdem sie das Thema Hochzeit ins Gespräch gebracht hat, ihr Job als Privatdetektivin wächst ihr über den Kopf, und als sie in einer Bar versucht, einen attraktiven Fremden zu verführen, um ihr Selbstbewusstsein aufzupäppeln, verlässt der Mann fluchtartig das Lokal. Niedergeschlagen zieht sich Kate in das beschauliche Örtchen Gospel in Idaho zurück, wo ihr Großvater lebt. Dort will sie ihr Leben wieder ordnen und endlich herausfinden, warum gerade sie immer an die falschen Männer gerät. Diese Rechnung hat sie nur leider ohne den neuen Nachbarn ihres Großvaters gemacht, denn Rob Sutter entpuppt sich ausgerechnet als der Mann, der sie in der Bar hat abblitzen lassen ...

Arriving in the town of Truly, Idaho, for the reading of her stepfather''s will, Delaney Shaw planned to pay her respects and then leave again as fast as she could. But the will has some unexpected conditions.

Valentine''s Day sucks. And this year it''s worse than usual for Kate Hamilton as she tries to seduce a handsome stranger in a motel bar - only to find out he, unfortunately, has other ideas... Escaping from embarrassment to her grandfather''s tiny town of Gospel, Ohio, she''s determined to relax. What she''s not expecting is a reunion with Mr Handsome Stranger, aka Rob Sutter, who, it just so happens, lives in the town. But then Rob and Kate find themselves in an compromising position in the local store after hours, giving the phrase "clean-up in aisle five" a whole new meaning and, in the process, causing a whole lot of gossip in Gospel...