My Darling Melissa

Publisher Marketing: "The reigning queen of Americana romance" ("Romantic Times"), #1 "New York Times" bestseller Linda Lael Miller charms with this unforgettable Western love story of a runaway bride who wants only to hear three little words from a dashing Oregon lumber baron: "My Darling Melissa.".. When beautiful heiress Melissa Corbin discovers on her wedding day that her groom has a mistress, she begs for a ride out of town on Quinn Rafferty's private railway car. Determined to prove she's an independent woman and not just the baby sister to her three older brothers, Melissa makes Quinn a tempting offer: her inheritance in exchange for a marriage that would be in name only--until "she" says otherwise. But as Quinn's burning caresses kindle a white-hot desire like she's never experienced before, the headstrong beauty knows she is falling in love...and won't admit it until the man she married does first! It's a gloriously passionate standoff for two proud hearts, a battle of wills too thrilling to resist. Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/19/1990 (EAN 9780671652647, Mass Market Paperbound) Contributor Bio:  Miller, Linda Lael The daughter of a town marshal, Linda Lael Miller is a New York Times bestselling author of more than sixty historical and contemporary novels that reflect her love of the West. Raised in Northport, Washington, the self-confessed barn goddess now lives in Spokane, Washington. Her most recent New York Times bestsellers include McKettrick s Choice and Secondhand Bride. Dedicated to helping others, Linda personally finances her Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women, awarded annually to women seeking to improve their lot in life through education. More information about Linda, her novels and her scholarships is available at www.lindalaelmiller.com.