The Rancher's Secret Son

This is a romance that is hot, steamy and sexy. Barbara Dunlop did an excellent job of developing all the different characters in this novel. The Merrick family is one you won't soon forget. Every one of the brothers including the brother-in-law, gets better than the last one. Each with his own interest and personalities, a lawyer, pilot, bull rider and rancher. What more could you want? Barbara paints a beautiful and interesting picture of Marietta, Montana. It sounds like a perfect place to raise a teenage son. It is a contemporary romance with plenty of heat. I received a copy of this book from Tule Publishers through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Loved this story! Although I wasn't a fan of Eli in the beginning I must say he grew on me as the story went on. Eli hasn't seen Piper Beauregard in 16 years so seeing her now is shocking. That shock is nothing compared with what he feels when he sees the teenage boy standing next to her. The kid is the spitting image of Eli so there is no doubt the boy is his. To add to the drama Piper had been Eli's brother's girlfriend prior to their night of passion. Needless to say there is quite a bit of angst at the beginning of the story but the author did a great job of laying out their story and helping us understand these characters and the events of the past. This is a wonderfully written story and one I definitely recommend.

A 16 year old secret brings Piper and Eli back into each other's company. Good contemporary western romance. Always enjoy the books set in Marietta, Montana. Ebook from net galley and publishers with thanks. Opinions are entirely my own.