Mattie Ingram-the love of his life and the mother of his child-was the most stubborn, independent, contrary woman in Nevada. And in the lonely months since he'd seen her, he'd discovered he needed her more than breath itself. But Mattie was having nothing to do with him!

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JUDITH STACY got most of the plot ideas for her eighteen published novels while taking leisurely drives or during long afternoon naps. She is dismayed that the idea for her current work came to her while washing dishes. Judith sincerely hopes this isn't a new trend.

Judith has been married to her high school sweetheart for over thirty years. They have two daughters and live in southern California.