Silent Hearts

The Hamilton brothers have horse racing in their blood and their sprawling Kentucky farm is the family's pride and joy. But they've got plenty of passion to spare...<P>Nick Hamilton has always known he'd take the reins of the family business when his father died but that doesn't make it any easier when the time comes. Especially with his two siblings tempted by a shrewd offer from a huge corporation to buy Hamilton Industries. Needing advice Nick turns to his sensible childhood friend Becca Stark-and finds her suddenly grown-up beauty ignites brand-new confusion and crystal clear desire...<P>Becca has loved Nick for as far back as she can remember but she decided long ago that telling him would be a mistake. Stubborn strong Nick doesn't see her as anything but the tomboy she used to be-or does he? As she helps him untangle his feelings about the ranch's future the familiar bond between them heats into an explosive attraction-and the kind of love that just might take the lead...<P><B>Praise for Melissa West's Racing Hearts</B><P>An emotional story filled with heart humor and second chances <I>Racing Hearts </I> is a love letter to small towns southern pride and the heartbeat of all tight communities-its strong families. I laughed I cried and I never wanted to leave. An incredible story! --Rachel Harris <I>New York Times </I> bestselling author