cover image Secretly Hers

Secretly Hers

Jamie Beck. Amazon/Montlake Romance, $12.95 trade paper (317p) ISBN 978-1-503-93622-5

Kelsey Callihan, the heroine in Beck’s ambitious, uplifting second Sterling Canyon contemporary (after Accidentally Hers), is more determined than ever to get what’s she’s always wanted: a family of her own. Gunner “Trip” Lexington III was born from an adulterous affair, and he’s suffered tremendously as a result. He doesn’t believe in love; the only way he can imagine being tied down is if it’s to a bedpost, preferably with Kelsey as his captor. In exchange for lessons on how to snag the man of her dreams, she agrees to be his no-strings-attached sex buddy. If he fails, she gets to keep his Stetson, inherited from his beloved grandfather. But if it ends up in Kelsey’s hands, Trip may just claim her along with the heirloom. When their hearts become as tangled up as their bodies, they both have to decide how much they’re willing to give up. Conflicting views and family drama lay the foundation for emotional development in this strong Colorado-set contemporary. Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. (June)