Review: Sweet, contemporary Oklahoma romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 29, 2013
Jennifer is struggling with bills, debts and life in general after the death of her husband in a carjacking a year ago. Her apparently perfect city lifestyle has fallen apart and she needs to find a way to support herself and her 13-year old son Aaron. She entered a competition in a magazine some time ago to win a ranch and is surprised to get a call telling her that she has won. She tries to turn it down, but is persuaded to give it a chance, if only to then sell it. Her son is bursting with enthusiasm and can't wait for the new adventure.Jace lost his wife and son in the past and does not like to talk about it. He is direct and yet kind and considerate. Aaron takes to him immediately, but he and Jennifer at instant loggerheads. It doesn't help that the ranch is run-down and doesn't even have plumbing. Jace is attracted to Jennifer and learns more about her from Aaron, helping him to understand that she is not the spoiled city woman she initially presents herself to be.The interaction between the three of them is heart-warming. The mystery of Jace's past and his silence causes problems that must be overcome, along with Jennifer's reluctance to take a chance on the Split Rail Ranch and most of all on Jace.