The Rival

The Rival
Joanne Rock

“The chemistry is real enough…But is your story?” Devon Salazar has vowed to protect the Mesa Falls Ranch legacy—at all costs. But he can’t deny his attraction to alluring new hire Regina Flores, even if she’s definitely hiding something.  This won’t stop Devon from seducing her. Until Regina reveals her surprising connection to his family…

He’ll do anything to protect his family’s secrets…

They both have something to hide, but their chemistry can’t be contained…

Media mogul Devon Salazar wants Regina Flores, but his desire is tempered by suspicion. With sibling rivalry and his father’s secrets threatening the family empire, Devon can’t afford to trust Mesa Falls Ranch’s nosy new hire. This won’t stop him from seducing her. He looks forward to seeing Miss Flores exposed… Until the tables turn and Regina reveals their surprising connection…

A Dynasties Novel

Where family loyalties and passions collide…Visit Mesa Falls

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Joanne Rock

JOANNE ROCK credits her decision to write romance after a book she picked up during a flight delay engrossed her so thoroughly that she didn’t mind at all when her flight was delayed two more times. Giving her readers the chance to escape into another world has motivated her to write over eighty books for a variety of Mills & Boon series.

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Claiming His Secret Heir

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The Forbidden Brother

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The Rival

Joanne Rock

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THE RIVAL

© 2019 Joanne Rock

Published in Great Britain 2019

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To the new bride Susan Newkirk Heath,

who shares my romantic streak.

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