New Book Release: Reunion in the Desert - by Leslie Rager

 

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Quinn Goode, returns to her family’s ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona, seeking refuge after a broken heart derails the life she thought she wanted. Back on the ranch, Quinn hopes the familiar rhythms of hard work, wide skies, and her grandmother’s steady presence will help her mend. What she doesn’t expect is to come face-to-face with the boy who once held her heart—and now threatens to claim it again in ways she never imagined.

Colton Carson was once a world champion rodeo rider, a man whose life revolved around grit, glory, and the roar of the crowd. One reckless decision, however, cost him everything—his career, his confidence, his family, and his sense of self. Left physically and emotionally scarred, and working to overcome an addiction, Colton retreats from the spotlight and lands at the Goode ranch, carrying his regrets as heavily as his injuries.

As Quinn and Colton reconnect, their shared history ignites a powerful attraction neither can ignore. But desire alone isn’t enough. Both must confront their pasts—Quinn’s lingering heartbreak and insecurities, and Colton’s shame and self doubt—if they hope to build something lasting. Set amid dusty corrals, open pastures, and quiet desert nights, the novel captures the intimacy of small-town life and the fast-burning intensity of love earned, not given.

About the author:

Leslie Rager draws on her restaurant industry background and sharp sense of humor to create engaging cozy mysteries. Her Jayne Stanford series, Menu for Murder, Cocktails at Sunset, and No Reservations, has earned five-star reviews from Readers’ Favorites, Amazon, and Goodreads. The series follows an imperfect restaurant server who stumbles into murder investigations. Reunion in the Desert marks Leslie’s first romance novel. Set in historic Wickenburg, Arizona, it tells the story of two childhood friends reunited on a struggling family ranch. Leslie is active in her community, volunteering with nonprofits like EBeauty Community and teaching free writing courses.