Sweet Nothings — Claire Bocardo

Though vaguely discontented for most of the thirty-plus years of her marriage, Ginger Power would never have been disloyal enough to leave... until she learned that good old Les had something going on the side--and was also robbing the family business blind. It was time to get out. Despite her horror of the D--word, Ginger fled from Les and from Austin, Texas--to start life all over again in Dallas. It wasn't easy.

Determined to be strong and independent, Ginger started to date again, but she wasn't going to let any man get close enough to hurt her. Then she met Owen Witte, a similarly shell--shocked, divorced bookstore owner who shared her taste in light verse. Romance would only ruin their friendship...wouldn't it? Then again, maybe it was time to rhyme "moon" and 'June," time to risk her future in Owen's arms, time... to love again!

Hero: Owen Witte
Heroine: Ginger Power