Ash Peterson has a way of setting of Juliana Meyers with every word he speaks, the fiery tempered has a way of telling him off and trying to put him in his place. Ash though wont be detered from what he wants and it is Juliana. Through a series of comical events, the two find a comfortable rhythm as their relationship continues to grow even with a few hurdles set in their way.I liked this one, dragged a slight bit at the end but otherwise a fun read. ***Reread because I was thinking of the mutton chop sideburns and the way Ash handles a volatile Juliana, whose potty mouth is trying to intimidate him. I think this was better the second time around. In this fifth novel in the Divine Creek Ranch series, Heather Rainier continues to share the stories of people connected with the ranch and who form an important part of the town and community. The heroine is different from any of the other characters that have appeared in these novels--she is city born and bred and is committed to being the best retail manager she can be. She knows nothing about Texas politics and certainly has little if any knowledge about ranching, but the attraction between her and Ash Peterson, the new foreman of Divine Creek Ranch is unmistakable and for Juliana, terribly inconvenient and and threatens to wreck havoc on her carefully ordered, albeit sterile and loveless life. It is a fun read that chronicles the journey of an over-committed business woman into a woman who can relax and enjoy who she is and the people in her life. Ash Peterson knows how to push her buttons and at first manages to keep her pretty riled up. Ultimately Juliana must choose her job and working 60+ hours weekly or finding some personal fulfillment with a man who adores her and who wants to give her some room to breathe. A very enjoyable read.
