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This is the 1st of two books on the McCalls. The 2nd is Dark Fire. The senior McCall wishes to ensure a dynasty so he causes much trouble by arranging women most of whom are interested in his money) to show up around Rye. He meets Lisa who is testing grass seed in McCalls Meadow and falls in lust with her. She does not know who he is and falls in love with him and they begin a steamy affair. When he finally realizes he loves her too he has told so many lies he doesn't know if their love can be saved.
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Rye's father wants a dynasty. Rye doesn't even want to get married. So he lies to Lisa Johansen. And now he loves her. What's a man to do?
Rye McCall has a problem. He's got an obsessive father who's trying to ensure a dynasty, but Rye's rebellious and determined to lead his own life. And to make matters worse, he's just met a woman who may thwart both men's plans. For one brief, high-country summer, Rye manages the impossible--to keep his father's world at bay. But he's lost control of his own plans--he's fallen in love with Lisa Johansen. Now he's told too many lies for his happiness to last. He knows that. What he doesn't know is how to finally tell her the truth.
Quick read but well worth it
