THE REBEL’S RETURN – Nadine Gonzalez
Texas Cattleman’s Club: Fathers and Sons
Harlequin Desire #2857
ISBN: 978-1-335-73546-1
March 2022

Contemporary Series Romance

Royal, Texas – Present Day

Most everyone in Royal knows the story about how Eve Martin and her orphaned nephew arrived and that she was in the hospital for weeks, leaving her unable to care for Micah. A couple in Royal are fostering the baby while Eve gets well. She needs a job, but who will hire her when she’s not at full strength? One night while feeling bored, Eve ends up at the Texas Cattleman’s Club—and in the middle of a gala. Due to a freak accident involving a champagne fountain, she ends up meeting Rafael Wentworth, who happens to be the half-brother of the woman caring for Micah. Before the night is out, Eve and Rafael are making love.

The identity of Micah’s father is a mystery to everyone in THE REBEL’S RETURN. Eve’s sister gave birth to Micah but died shortly afterward due to a medical condition. She has come to Royal to try to find the father as it was a clue in her sister’s diary. Rafael finds himself attracted to Eve and soon offers her a job as his assistant. While she appreciates (and needs) the job, she still wants to remain independent from him, though it proves hard to stay out of his bed. Rafael turns out to be a nice diversion for Eve as she searches for Micah’s father. But once she has custody o Micah again, will she want to give Rafael up?

The instant attraction Eve and Rafael feel for each other is complicated due to why she is in Royal. Someone who lives there could be Micah’s father. But once Eve finishes her physical therapy, she plans to get the baby back and return to Florida. Meanwhile, working for Rafael comes with some added perks that Eve didn’t expect: a car, a posh apartment, and Rafael. He’s enjoying their spending time together, but both realize it will be short-term. Can Eve make it through their affair without breaking her heart? Will more clues be discovered about Micah’s father? The chemistry between Eve and Rafael sizzles, and readers will hope that they make things permanent. Rafael has a complicated relationship with his father, which influences his feelings about marriage. Specifically, why he never plans to marry or have children.

Readers will enjoy this sexy tale right from the start as Eve and Rafael fall in love. Will they find a happily-ever-after in THE REBEL’S RETURN? Don’t miss the intriguing answer.

Patti Fischer