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After the death of his father, Grayson Conner finds himself running Sunset Ridge Stables, a prosperous horse breeding operation just outside of Wellington, Arkansas. Since riding a horse for the first time, Gray has known running the ranch would be his destiny. Years spent watching his father negotiate and build the ranch into a highly respected operation have prepared him well.

In need of a manager to oversee the ranch hands, Gray hires Jack ‘Ram’ Ramsdale, a sexy temptation that could spell nothing but trouble. For years, Gray has managed to keep his sexual preferences away from the ranch, but the introduction of Ram into his life changes everything.

Ram falls in love with Sunset Ridge Stables the first time he steps foot on the ranch with its rolling green hills and views to take a person’s breath away. The handsome ranch owner is definitely a bonus, but more than anything, Ram is searching for a place to belong.

With temptation at his fingertips, Gray gives in to his feelings and begins an intense affair with his new manager. For a few blissful months, he believes he can have it all, the ranch and a man he loves at his side. But when local gossip threatens the reputation of the Sunset Ridge, Gray and Ram are forced to make an important decision. Give up their relationship or lose everything they’ve worked for.

NOTE: This book was previously released at Total-E-Bound in October 2011.

 

Book Review

Sometimes people don't even know that they are missing something major in their lives; then something will happen that causes them to feel a need they'd not even acknowledged. In 'Sunset Ridge' by Carol Lynne, Grayson Connor thinks he's leading a full life, running his horse breeding ranch and raising his sister's child. But when he meets Jack 'Ram' Ramsdale, he realizes he was wrong. Being with Ram causes Gray to feel an emptiness he didn't even know was there, and it takes him completely by surprise. Fortunately, Ram comes to the same conclusion simultaneously; there is an attraction between them that makes them both realize that they long for an intimate relationship with each other, but neither has ever wanted one before. Therefore, these two strong-willed men need to search their souls to discover just how much they want to be together and how hard they are willing to work to make this happen.

I admired Gray right away, particularly for taking on the task of raising his niece, Rebecca, after she was deserted by her mother. It isn't easy raising a teenage girl and even more difficult for a single man who has no children of his own. Although he loves Ram and really doesn't want to keep their relationship a secret, Gray hesitates to come out. He's afraid that it will cause his business to fail. It takes Ram's cool head to help him come up with alternatives showing him that there's always another way. Gray realizes that Ram is the most important thing in his life and nothing is worth losing his love.

Ram is awesome. His patience with Gray's fear of coming out is extraordinary. He loves Gray and wants to be with him, but not at the cost of his own integrity. For each problem Gray foresees, Ram offers a solution. I love his compassion and nurturing side, shown not only with Gray, but with the time and effort he spends with Joey, their neighbor's boy and ranch hand, trying to help him come up with a solution to his problems not only at home, but in his life. Also Ram is the one who helps Rebecca have a breakthrough with her many unresolved feelings about being abandoned. Ram's clear perception ultimately leads to positive changes for everyone.

'Sunset Ridge' is a straightforward love story with a heartwarming plot, two hot men, and even hotter sex. It's about finding love unexpectedly and making it work, priority setting, and self-discovery. Most important of all is its message reminding us that being a family means more than sharing the same genes. Being a real family involves devotion, nurturing, togetherness, and love. I'd recommend reading this book if you want to escape from the real world into an easy-going, but satisfying love story.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 30000 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	13-August-2014
Price	$3.99 ebook
Buy Link	http://www.resplendencepublishing.com/m8/687-978-1-60735-798-8--sunset-ridge-by-carol-lynne.html