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Fortunes of Texas: The Missing Fortunes #3
Mendoza's Return
He was her high school sweetheart--until their differences tore them apart. Ten years later, Melina Lawrence still isn't over Raphael Mendoza. And when the devastatingly attractive attorney comes home to Red Rock, Melina knows she can't walk away a second time. Not with the passion still burning so hot between them. But this time she isn't letting him anywhere near her heart.
They both made their choices long ago, but Rafe never stopped wanting Melina. Now that he's back in Texas, how can he lose her again? He'll do whatever it takes to win her back and transform his return into the homecoming they've both been secretly yearning for....
They both made their choices long ago, but Rafe never stopped wanting Melina. Now that he's back in Texas, how can he lose her again? He'll do whatever it takes to win her back and transform his return into the homecoming they've both been secretly yearning for....
224 pages, Paperback
First published February 9, 2011
About the author
Susan Crosby
192 books29 followersAnd they lived happily ever after.
I’ve always loved that sentence. There is such hope in those words, such faith in the future and ever-after love. I’ve always been a believer, which led me to being a reader of romance novels long before I began to write them. The dance of courtship between a man and a woman, sometimes slow and bluesy, sometimes wild and uninhibited, is sheer bliss to me. And the best part about writing is creating these two dancers who find their perfect partners out of all the other people on the planet.
What brings them together? What could tear them apart? Why do they stick it out through the bad times? Why do they fall more in love with each other every day? Finding the answers to these questions intrigues me. Who are you? I ask them. Some characters give me an hour-long monologue; others clam up until I push the right buttons. Eventually, I get them all to talk, even if I have to torture them a little.
On my journey to becoming a writer, I did a lot of the usual things—married, had children, attended college a little later than the average coed and earned a B.A. in English. Some not-so-usual things happened, too. Life constantly changes, and so we must grow. It’s not a bad thing.
I’ve been fortunate enough to win some awards and receive some honors, which are listed elsewhere on this site. I’ve had the great privilege of working with an exceptional editor from my first book on. My community of writers spans the entire country—smart, funny and loyal people who share and give and support. Without them, this once-upon-a-time journey wouldn’t be anywhere near as fun.
I’ve always loved that sentence. There is such hope in those words, such faith in the future and ever-after love. I’ve always been a believer, which led me to being a reader of romance novels long before I began to write them. The dance of courtship between a man and a woman, sometimes slow and bluesy, sometimes wild and uninhibited, is sheer bliss to me. And the best part about writing is creating these two dancers who find their perfect partners out of all the other people on the planet.
What brings them together? What could tear them apart? Why do they stick it out through the bad times? Why do they fall more in love with each other every day? Finding the answers to these questions intrigues me. Who are you? I ask them. Some characters give me an hour-long monologue; others clam up until I push the right buttons. Eventually, I get them all to talk, even if I have to torture them a little.
On my journey to becoming a writer, I did a lot of the usual things—married, had children, attended college a little later than the average coed and earned a B.A. in English. Some not-so-usual things happened, too. Life constantly changes, and so we must grow. It’s not a bad thing.
I’ve been fortunate enough to win some awards and receive some honors, which are listed elsewhere on this site. I’ve had the great privilege of working with an exceptional editor from my first book on. My community of writers spans the entire country—smart, funny and loyal people who share and give and support. Without them, this once-upon-a-time journey wouldn’t be anywhere near as fun.
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November 8, 2021
I've read this book twice. It's a good book.
December 10, 2021
Was a ok book not a favorite
June 1, 2011
The first book I finished? Mendoza's Return -- Brain Candy :) It was a simple read, something I could read for 3 minutes here and there as I hang out with my nephew, my mother in law and my sister.
**I need to add -- I read a lot of these cheesy romances; mostly when I need a quick read and I'm at walmart to grab one. (If I haven't been to the library in awhile)
**I need to add -- I read a lot of these cheesy romances; mostly when I need a quick read and I'm at walmart to grab one. (If I haven't been to the library in awhile)
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Category: Heart & Home
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Category: Heart & Home
News Update!: Life, love and family. Starting with April titles, Silhouette Special Edition books will be published as Harlequin Special Edition.
February 27, 2012
This was a good book I like the Fortunes stories.
May 16, 2015
3.5 stars.
A nice read, but the ending a bit rushed, I think.
A nice read, but the ending a bit rushed, I think.
February 22, 2011
Really enjoyed this try again story about high school sweethearts who found each other again.
May 31, 2013
3.5!!!!!!!
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