I was shocked and sadden and happy and joyful this book makes you feel all the feels. But wow I can't get enough of Mike/Dusty and Fin/Reese. I was not expecting to have 2 love stories in this book. It also shows Dusty and Mike married with two young children of their own. Fin and Clarisse (Mikes daughter) fall quickly in love, and at the end of the book it fast forwards to their wedding day. Mike and Dusty manage to stop Debbie's plans, and save the farm for their family. Debbie tries to get the family to sell, even going so far as to contest the will, and hook Rhonda, Darrin's ex wife into the drama. Fin is a junior in high school, but already knows he intends to stay on and take over the farm once he graduates. Dusty is fed up with her ball busting sister, and agreed to step back to keep the peace for her grieving family. When Mike gets to her hotel, he realizes he made a big mistake in coming there, not only because Debbie completely mislead him about the situation, but also because neither of them can deny their attraction, even after twenty-five years.ĭebbie is a royal b****, she took over the funeral planning, completely ignored Darrin's wishes and did what she wanted. Dusty has been in love with Mike Haines since she was twelve, but after high school she got out of town, and hasn't been back except to visit in the last twenty years. When Dusty sneaks into the funeral, and doesn't show at the graveside, Mike tracks her down to find out what her problem is. Mike dated Darrin's sister Debbie in high school, but was always close with her sister Dusty. When Darrin Holliday dies at the young age of 44 from a heart attack, the people of the 'burg come out to show their support.

Mike is one of the local detectives, and the contender that lost Vi when she chose Cal.

Not my favorite, but still worth the read.

Games of the Heart by Kristen Ashley