Darby

Thirty years ago, torn by shock and guilt over the death of her mother, Darby York fled the dude ranch where she'd grown up in Montana. In her new life in the bluegrass of Kentucky, she'd become a horse groom, an artist, married a wealthy Thoroughbred owner, raised twins, and been widowed. But now, with word her father is growing feeble, Darby has to finally face the truth: no matter how far you run, the past has a way of catching up. Her father hadn't been the only man Darby had left...
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Thirty years ago, torn by shock and guilt over the death of her mother, Darby York fled the dude ranch where she'd grown up in Montana. In her new life in the bluegrass of Kentucky, she'd become a horse groom, an artist, married a wealthy Thoroughbred owner, raised twins, and been widowed. But now, with word her father is growing feeble, Darby has to finally face the truth: no matter how far you run, the past has a way of catching up. Her father hadn't been the only man Darby had left behind. Would the boyfriend she'd abandoned still be there?Hank Slade, wrangler at Ghost Mountain Ranch, has never stopped carrying the torch for Darby. Her vibrant red hair may be tinged with gray now, but the natural, unsophisticated look about her remains-a look that speaks of home and comfort to Hank. But is he willing to risk his heart with Darby again?What is the truth behind the death of Darby's mother? When the past once again intrudes on the present, will Darby do what she's always done-what her mother did-and run away? Grief and secrets had torn Darby and Hank apart once. Given a second chance at love, will the revelation of more shocking secrets from the past destroy their hopes for the future?