Veronica Davis shook the dust of her hometown off her feet years ago, vowing never to return-- but family matters have b... (more)
Veronica Davis shook the dust of her hometown off her feet years ago, vowing never to return-- but family matters have brought her home, and a most unexpected love awaits. Seattle-based restoration designer, Veronica never thought she'd waitress at her family's bar, the Honky Tonk, again. But when her ne'er-do-well sister, Crystal, is murdered and the accused Crystal's estranged ex, Eddie skips bail, Veronica finds herself filling in at the Tonk and taking care of her six-year-old niece. Her time at the bar would be almost bearable if it weren't for the Tonk's antagonistic bartender, Cooper Blackstock, an ex-marine who assumes that she's merely a replica of her conniving sister. Fortunately, Cooper's stupidity doesn't last long, and the two become engaged in a heated affair. Before they can think of building a future together, however, Veronica must learn to accept Cooper for who he is and Cooper must come clean about his relationship to Eddie. (less)