She owns the lodge, but he owns the land... Can their tug-of-war have a happy ending? When single mom Carly Hughes inherits the Longleaf Lodge in Mississippi, she gains a heap of trouble-in the form of her old teenage crush, Deputy Mackenzie Bridges. Her father left Mack the land around the lodge. While Carly wants to sell for her daughter's sake, Mack wants to stay for his niece's. And if they can't work together, they'll both lose everything-including the renewed spark between them...

Lorraine Beatty was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, but now calls Mississippi home. She and husband Joe have two sons and six grandchildren. Lorraine started writing in Junior High and has written for trade books, newspapers and company newsletters. She is a member of RWA, ACFW and is a charter member and past president of Magnolia State Romance Writers. In her spare time she likes to work in her garden, travel, and spend time with her family.