At heart, Elizabeth Palmer is a practical Jersey girl. And her life reflects that-until everything suddenly falls apart. In a bid to change her luck, the intrepid reporter accepts a job to write a story on a reclusive quarter horse breeder in Chatham Ridge, Georgia. At heart, Elizabeth Palmer is a practical Jersey girl. And her life reflects that-until everything suddenly falls apart. In a bid to change her luck, the intrepid reporter accepts a job to write a story on a reclusive quarter horse breeder in Chatham Ridge, Georgia. To her surprise, she finds herself settling into the warm, inviting town-even joining the Southern Belle Book Club-and craving the company of the rancher she's there to interview . . . Hunter McCoy has good reason to keep his distance from the determined reporter. Tragedy has taught him to stick to things that don't require his heart. But he can't seem to resist the vulnerability he detects beneath Elizabeth's tough demeanor. But when Hunter is faced with the possibility of a terrible loss and shuts Elizabeth out, she will have to prove to Hunter that having somebody love you can heal all wounds . . . Praise for The Sweetheart Sisters novels 'Jump's stories sparkle with warmth and wit and glow with strong, heartfelt emotions. This is real romance.' Jayne Ann Krentz,New York Timesbestselling author 'Emotional and unforgettable, thumbs up for Jump.' Lori Wilde,New York Timesbestselling author 'Intriguing, heart-tugging, and splendid in its sexiness.'USA Today