Review: A nice introduction to the Harts of the Rodeo series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 2, 2012
This is a short and sweet romance about the reunion of two friends after twelve years.  Wyatt is the son of the Malone's that own the Open Range Saloon in Roundup, Montana.  Estranged from his family since taking the blame for a car accident when he was eighteen, he's only back because he received an invitation to his parents 35th Wedding Anniversary.  Naturally he thinks his family is extending an olive branch but one meeting with his father tells him it just ain't so.Then there is Paige St. John.  The girl he left behind without really knowing just how much he'd be missing. They were only best friends after all. Paige has moved on and has a son Seth from a brief relationship and works for Wyatt's family at the Saloon.  She doesn't seem that keen to see him either but offers a place to stay.This is quite a good little intro to the town and characters that will presumably be appearing in the series.  We meet the Hart family and visit the ranch and get to know the townsfolk just a little.  The Saloon is bound to feature as a meeting place for all and sundry in the township.The romance between Wyatt and Paige is quite fast but of course they knew each other well as teenagers.  With the animosity from some family members it looks like things might not go as Paige hopes.  A very family oriented story it takes a little of everyone's input until the HEA is reached.The characters were appealing and engaging and the glimpses of other potential heroes and heroines is tantalising enough to make you interested in finding out more.  But this is a stand alone and does so quite well. Being short just means you get a taster, but there is more to come if it appeals.