Her Sweetheart Brand — Paula Altenburg

Whoever claimed it's better to have loved and lost has never met Jess Palmer.

Small business owner and metalworks artist Damon Brand finally has his future in sight when his past rattles into town in a broken down car stuffed with designer clothes and sky high heels. The last time he saw Jess, he declared his undying love. In return, she stranded him by the side of the road, taking his boots, pants and the tattered remnants of his heart.

So much for the bright lights of LA. Failed actress Jessica Palmer arrives back in Sweetheart, Montana homeless, destitute, and desperate. She's hoping her grandfather will let her have her inheritance early so she can make a fresh start -- anywhere but Sweetheart. No deal. She has to stay for six months and get a job to prove she's matured. Not easy in a town where she flamed all her bridges in order to flee a wild child reputation and her high school sweetheart.

With every door that's slammed shut in her face, Jess grows more determined than ever to prove she's changed, even if it means she must turn to her first love, Damon, for a job at his gas station. Surely 10 years is enough time for him to forgive and forget…

Previously titled "Her Secret Love" - Book 3 in the Secrets of Cherry Lake series

The Sweetheart Brand series
Book 1: Her Sweetheart Brand
Book 2: Branded with a Kiss
Book 3: Branded by Firelight