Saugatuck, Wyoming – Present Day

Autumn Daniels never thought she would return to the small town of Saugatuck, but here she is, nine years later and pregnant, after the death of her husband three months ago. Autumn’s father is the mayor of the small town; Autumn is a veterinarian. She remembers her wild teen years and never wanted to return and run into the man she fell in love with all those years ago.

During a storm, Autumn is in the grocery store when the lights go out, and she accidentally runs into someone with her grocery cart. She apologizes, and a deep, sexy voice responds. Unable to see each other, they get into a conversation in the dark store, and when he asks her if he could show her the town, she surprises herself by accepting. When the lights come on, it is a shock to discover that the man she has been talking to is Matt Kinsey, a person she definitely did not want to see. They had a love affair nine years ago that ended when he walked out on her. They look at each other, and both back out of the date.

Matt remembers Autumn with bitterness after she left town and married his best friend. Matt was dirt-poor in the old days and didn’t think he measured up to Autumn and her family. When Autumn comes to his ranch looking for a job, Matt hires her as the ranch veterinarian. The very air sizzles between them. Determined to stay out of her way, will the chemistry between them be too strong to resist? And how will Matt feel when he finds out she is pregnant and didn’t tell him?

WHAT LIES BETWEEN THEM is a romantic story of two people caught up in misunderstandings, hurt, and anger. Although it seems improbable that Autumn would accept a date from an unknown man and ask for a job from a man she purports to dislike, nevertheless the story is entertaining with a lot of sexual tension. Matt is a nice guy who thought he wasn’t good enough for Autumn nine years ago, and she thought he didn’t care enough. She is impetuous and feisty, but wants to be steady and more of an adult in order to raise her child. They both find it difficult to stay away from each other because the attraction is so strong. Readers will wish that Autumn would tell Matt about her pregnancy so that it will not become another issue to separate them. Secondary characters complement the story -- Autumn’s parents who love and support her, and Matt’s friend, Chet, who becomes a good friend to Autumn.

WHAT LIES BETWEEN THEM is a good choice for readers who enjoy contemporary romance.

Marilyn Heyman