Storm Love — Bonnie S. Mata

Mia Garcia returns to her hometown in South Texas fearing for her life after a frightening mugging and near rape in New York City. Mia has loved rancher Wolf Benavidez for as long as she can remember. While visiting his ranch, a hurricane hits, leaving her stranded for several days. The many years of her fantasizing have finally become a reality with passionate lovemaking with Wolf. After the storm, Mia goes back to New York, hoping to return to Texas, but forces working against them keep them apart. Mysterious events begin to take place at Wolf's ranch, making him believe that Mia is a bad omen. Time passes, and Mia never hears from Wolf again, leading her to believe that he used her and she has lost him forever. She decides to move on with her life and starts dating New York City Detective Rossi, who pursues her aggressively, and a love affair ensues between them. In the end, the mysterious events at the ranch come out in the open, along with Mia's secret and a painful decision that she must now make. Note: This is a love triangle and is not a menage or polyromance.