Book description
Mallory James doesn't trust men. How could she when her own father
abandoned her twenty-two years ago? Now, when she receives a phone
call from a man claiming to have found the body of her father in the
Arizona desert, Mallory has no way to find out the truth. For closure,
she flies to Phoenix to claim the body.
Mike Malone has more trouble than he knows how to cope with. An
environmental group, the Salt River Protection League, has gotten an
injunction that prevents his guest ranch from operating. Tired of the
battle, his longtime girlfriend has left him, and his friends - all
depending on him for their livelihood - are getting desperate. The
last thing he needs is the body of desert rat, Skeeter James, in one
of his vacant cabins. And Mike really doesn't need a beautiful woman
taking his mind off business.
The minute Mallory reaches the deserted guest ranch things seem odd.
Mike's friends aren't welcoming, and one in particular, Diana, seems
to want Mallory gone. A vial of gold and half a treasure map are the
only legacy Skeeter leaves. Before she can have the burial, Mallory is
lured into the desert, bucked off a horse sabotaged by a thorn under
his saddle blanket and stalked. Although she is falling for Mike, she
can't love a man she can't trust. At first, Mike is skeptical of
Mallory's claims, but as incidents begin to pile up, he is forced to
admit someone is trying to hurt her. But how can they stop what they
don't understand?
Sensuality Level: Sensual
“D'Ann Lindun's warm western voice takes you to the Jumping Cholla
Resort and makes you want to stay there. Desert Heat is a sexy
and exciting adventure that leaves you hoping for more. Meet Mike and
Mallory and Nobody . . . and enjoy the ride!” --Liz Flaherty, author
of One More Summer (Carina Press)
I draw inspiration from the area where I live, Western Colorado,
my husband of twenty-nine years and our daughter, Brandi. Composites
of our small farm, herd of horses, five Australian shepherds, three
ducks, and cats of every shape and color often show up in my stories!
