Book excerpt: Born beneath a wandering star, spirited Maxine McKain spent her girlhood roaming the mining towns of the California gold country. Her freedom abruptly ends when she's lost in a bet at a San Francisco gambling saloon—to seductive Dane del Cordobez. From the moment Dane saw Maxine, he was enchanted. Vowing to civilize his wild western rose, the amorous aristocrat pursues the elusive beauty from the breathtaking splendor of the Sierra Madres to the magnificent elegance of a San Diego rancho. But what will take Dane and Maxine beyond danger, beyond desire, and beyond wildest dreams is submission to their fiery love. AWARDS: 5 Gold Stars ~ Heartland Critiques REVIEWS: "Sexy, sensuous, titillating, humorous, and compelling ... delightfully refreshing dialogue makes this book a charmer. 5 Gold Stars!" ~ Heartland Critiques "...showcases Sharon Ihle's wonderful story telling talents!" ~Kathe Robin, Romantic Times "...a true delight! Filled with delicious humor, witty dialogue, and good, strongly written characters." ~Rendezvous: THE WILD WOMEN, in series order: Untamed Wildcat Wild Rose Wild Hearts