Friends Finally Become Lovers

Sammy and Ryder has been friends since their teenage years. Sammy grew up in an a family. It got so bad that she finally moved to a trailer on Ryder’s family property next door. She loved being part of his family then tragedy struck. Ryder’s parents, aunt and uncle, and his mother’s best friend were killed in a plane crash. Ryder gave up his dreams of going to college on an athletic scholarship to take care of the family. Sammy became his support, but the romance was held a bay because Ryder didn’t want to hurt her.

Now Sammy needs something, and she thinks Ryder is the one to supply it. She wants to have a baby. She doesn't want the encumbrance of a traditional relationship, but Ryder isn’t sure he can live with that.

This is an unusual cowboy romance of unrequited love. Seeing the main characters recognize their feeling and come together is very satisfying. The descriptions of the setting are wonderful if you love the west.

My criticism is that the characters’ thoughts took predominance over the plot. They were always in their heads. It was rather annoying. Still, it’s a good romance.

I received this book from Harlequin for this review.