At Wolf Ranch

The author has done it again. Family story and how they love and live. I can't wait to read book2

Ella Wolf is on the run. After the murder of her twin sister at the hand of the uncle they both trusted, Ella knows she's next — she just doesn't know why. Desperate to find the evidence that will save her life and put her uncle away, Ella retraces her sisters last few days, finding herself headed for the family ranch in Montana. But an ill-timed snow storm and an ill-mannered truck driver leave her nearly frozen on a deserted country road — until she's picked up by a local rancher. The Verdict: Wow. Absolutely loved this book! Twins Ella and Lela lost both their parents when they were just kids, and since then they've been raised by their emotionally distant uncle. But just shy of their 25th birthday, they're about to inherit the company they've been working and studying for their whole lives. Until a phone call changes everything. Lela's last phone call leads Ella to witness her murder and sends Ella running for her life from her traitorous uncle and the crooked cops he has in his pocket. She heads back to the family ranch, one of the last places her sister visited before her death, determined follow the vague clues Lela left behind and make sure justice is served. When she's stranded and nearly frozen on a deserted road, it looks like it's all over, but then she's spotted in the headlights of a passing truck. Gabe's not sure what Lela's doing back or why she's out in a deadly storm or what's different about her eyes, but he knows the woman is injured and needs his help. He gets her warm and checked out by doctor and then takes her back to his small ranch to wait for the storm to clear. Only she's not Lela; she's Ella. And according to the news, she's wanted back in New York for questioning in her sister's murder. Ella's portrayed by the media as a partying socialite, but really she's the practical one who can be comfortable just about anywhere. She's absolutely devastated by the loss of her sister, but for now she's running scared, desperate to find the evidence to prove her uncle is guilty, and afraid to trust anyone. But it soon becomes clear that Gabe is a victim, too, scammed out of his life savings and a huge loan when her uncle forged papers to sell him Wolf Ranch. Gabe's definitely troubled by the loss of all his money and the ranch he thought he'd bought, but his immediate concern is the safety of the woman he's hiding. The more time they spend together, the closer they become, and the more they uncover about her uncle, the more they realize just deep their trouble is. Despite Ella's wealth and privilege, she's easy to understand and relate to; she's simply a woman who loves her sister and wants to be safe again. And Gabe… Well, he might just be every woman's dream. He's drawn to Ella, even though he's certain she's not cut out for life on a ranch instead of in the glow of the big city she's used to, but no matter how hard he tries to distance himself, he can't let her go. At Wolf Ranch is a thrilling read, filled with mystery, action, and incredible chemistry between Ella and Gabe. The romance and suspense are perfectly balanced to appeal to readers of both genres, and while the evil uncle may be a bit over-the-top, he certainly personified criminal delusion. If you like your cowboys hot and your mysteries complex, give this one a read. ***FicCentral received this book from Harper Collins (via Edelweiss) for free in exchange for an honest review.

Read the book in one day. Very easy read. It was a little slow at points and did not have that big dynamic moment I was waiting for. Also the dialog in the first few pages was had for me to follow.