From Fantasy to Reality

In Carolyn Brown's engaging novel, geologist Holly McLean is reluctant to embrace love while vacationing, especially under the alias "Lula Ann Smith." Her best friend nudges her into a small-town speed dating event, where she meets the charming cowboy Bubba Jones, unaware that he is actually Miles Chapman, the secretive heir to a Texas oil fortune. As their playful charade evolves into a profound connection, both must confront their hidden truths. When an unexpected emergency forces Holly back into her real life, she and Miles must grapple with whether their love can endure once their facades are stripped away.