Effie - The Marriage Market, #3

Someone just turned up the heat in Seattle! Euphemia Lane traveled to Seattle to rescue her friend, Amelia, while struggling to keep Grace out of Horace Remington's clutches. It seems she is cursed, for no sooner had she arrived when yet another series of unfortunate events unfolded. Oh, if only she hadn't accidentally fired a shot into the Jordon house, taking out a family heirloom! The 17th century stained glass window brought carefully from France could never be replaced. If only she hadn't been forced to shoot that despicable Horace Remington! To make matters worse, she's been relieved of her precious pistols and handed over to the care of the man who administered her first spanking.
Ever!It was galling to say the least!Samuel Jordon is so furious when Marshal Cole Hadley saddles him with Miss Lane that he sees red! In his opinion, she is a sassy-mouthed witch, hiding in a sweet little body. As soon as the good Marshal completes his investigation, Sam plans to dispense with his obligation to Miss Lane by putting her on the first train heading east. His determination to be firm yet detached lasts all of two days.
Who knew a little drop of frosting on one luscious lip would change his life forever? What kind of young woman can turn a well-balanced, confirmed bachelor into a perverted fiend who can't keep his hands off her? Despite the weather, no amount of rain seems capable of dampening the raging fire between Sam and Effie. Are they sworn adversaries for life, or are they enemies, destined to become lovers?The novel has been previously published.
It has been revised, re-edited, and is offered for your enjoyment by the original author.