You Made Me Love You — Shirley Hailstock

She's Given Up On Love. But It Hasn't Given Up On Her.
Nine years ago, Rachel Wells died. At least, that's the official story put out by the government. The real breakdown is this: After her parents testified against a mob boss, seventeen-year-old Rachel went into the Federal Witness Protection Program, where she learned to live with lies and looking over her shoulder. Now that the danger has passed, Rachel returns to Lake Como, the last place she remembers being happy, in hopes she can find the carefree, loving person she used to be.

But time has changed the Lake as much as it's changed Rachel. The small community isn't how she remembers it--and neither is Sam Hairston. He's grown into one fine, sensual man. He's also the law, and Rachel has had enough of that to last her a lifetime. Still something about Sam draws her out--the way he looks after her, holds her, waits for her. And after one passionate night, Sam makes it clear: He wants all of Rachel--no more secrets, no more holding back--or nothing at all. Now, Rachel has to decide if she's strong enough to let go of the past and open her heart to the future, wherever it leads...