You did it! We figured this one out! It is a truth universally acknowledged (by me for certain) that the Bitchery pretty much knows everything, and really, it's true. Scroll down to see the solution for this HaBO - and many thanks!
This HaBO comes from Amanda (not me!) and is in search of a contemporary romance set in Texas:
I can’t remember the name of this book for the life of me. It’s a contemporary that takes place in Texas, I think.
The heroine lives and works on a farm after leaving her fundamentalist Christian dad and community. She meets the hero by bidding for him in an auction fundraiser, and they go on a date. He’s a cop, I think, and works on a SWAT team. His father is a rancher and he’s estranged from his family because his twin brother is gay and was basically kicked out of the house when they were teenagers. The brother lived on the streets for years and was a heroin addict (I think), but is now clean and living with his partner and they’re in the process of adopting a foster kid.
The hero and heroine have a series of hot hookups over a period of weeks, but she eventually breaks it off with him because he’s in denial about their emotional connection and she is tired of being hurt. Then he comes to his senses and works hard to win her back.
Does this ring any bells for the Bitchery?
Uncommon Passion by Anne Calhoun! Great book.
Yes! Uncommon Passion. One of my favorite books!
OMG. 2 minutes to solved? That is amazing!! Is this a record?
Damn, people beat me to it! Calhoun is terrific.
Ah, the rare question I could actually answer, and I missed the boat! Good book.
2 for 2 today!
The one time I know it, and I’m too late! 🙂
Yay! Thanks, everyone!