Former Navy pilot Marlee Stein has only a few simple goals when she and her young daughter, Jo Beth, move home to Whitepine, Montana. Help her brother run Cloud Chasers, their family's charter air service, fly mercy missions for Angel Fleet, and be a good mother to Jo Beth, who's still dealing with the loss of her father.
Meeting a man like park ranger Wylie Ames is not one of those goals. The feeling's mutual; he's not exactly thrilled with Marlee, either, even though his son, Dean, is beginning to love Jo Beth and her mother. Gradually a friendship forms between Wylie and Marlee…and then more. Surprisingly, wonderfully, more.
Marlee becomes his friend and lover, but when the unexpected happens, she has to be his angel, too.
Roz saw her first book, Red Hot Pepper, published by Harlequin Books in February 1990. She has written for several Harlequin series lines as well as special projects and online serials. Besides being a writer Roz has worked as a medical secretary and as an administrative assistant for both an elementary school and a community college. Part of her love for writing came from moving around with her husband during his tenure in the Marine Corps and later as a telephone engineer. The richness of settings and diversity of friendships she's experienced continue to find their way into Roz's stories.
Absolutely lovely. Wylie was a bit peevish at times and I couldn't understand how such a strong character like Marlee could put up with the behaviour. The sex was less than stellar; glad it was the best "he" ever had but then trapped in the wild with deprivations, any sex would be good sex. lol. Beautiful story and sensitive treatment of lymphoma, family and forgiveness. Could not put it down despite blurry eyes and felt it worthy to not just skip to end. Good read.