In WINTER'S THAW, Daniel Lennon brings some excitement along with his Virginian accent. A new employee on the ranch, he dropped out of professional bull riding due to an an injury. Sienna gets to know him in between her job in town and home. She doesn't go out and live it up and has only ever dated Josh. Daniel doesn't want to do anything inappropriate, but he thinks the girl should see some more of life. Sienna finds him more than attractive but is properly distant, loyal to her boyfriend and with her future mapped out; but others think Josh may not be in it for the long haul. Then Josh comes home for Thanksgiving with an abrupt change of life plan. How did Sienna's life get so complicated?

WINTER'S THAW is a modern western (with conference calls for girlie chats) about a traditionally-minded girl and her sexual awakening. The normal family pressures are present - an elderly lady whose memory is slipping, a protective father - but by night, and stolen time during the day, Sienna explores a side of herself that she never knew existed. Social mores will make it hard for her to be happy long-term - but for now, she's done with plans.

Mari Carr and Jayne Rylon have each published several books separately and since meeting at a writers' conference in 2009 have collaborated on the Compass Brothers series - they are now working on their next book in the series. With a lively approach to life and a determination to see their characters end up with whoever is the right match for them, these authors make a fine team of romance writers. WINTER'S THAW shows how modern women are no longer bound by the constraints of our grandmothers' day, and are entitled to expect more from life than settling for the first offer to come along. Try this sizzling story and be inspired to live a little.

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