After his wife died in a flash flood, the mayor of Fortuna, Texas, Jasen Delay, delved into work. Two years later, he’s still wearing the placating smile. In front of the courthouse, he spies an out-of-town entourage. The spring temperature rises like his curiosity. But nothing warms his soul like the beauty who steps out of the van and into the morning sunshine.

From first glance, the small Texas town of Fortuna captivates Michaela. Though it needs a little face-lift, most of the residents, especially men, keep their noses glued to the pages of romance novels. Her own curiosity piqued Mick takes on the challenge of opening the eyes of City Hall to Fortuna’s potential beyond the bookshelves. The longer she stays in the cozy town the more it feels like home, especially with the young, sexy mayor giving her VIP treatment.