Jake Walkers Wife (Harlequin Historical, No. 489)

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Summary: A VERY SWEET LOVESTORY
Review: [from the back of the book] LOVE HAPPENED TO OTHER PEOPLE. . . .
Not to a man wanted -- dead or Alive! For ten years, Jake Walker had been on the run from murder, marshals and memories.
But now he'd found Bess Beckley, whose caring heart and depthless soul could stop any man in his tracks!

Two young brothers, Matt and Mark and a grieving father, Micah -- those were the only men in Bess Beckley's life. That they needed her was enough, until the day the tall Texan, Jake Walker, rode onto the ranch, in Maryland and awakened dreams of impossible things like love and a life of her own.
Bess was determined to take away the haunted look in Jake's silvery eyes, and make him hers -- forever. ********

The unfolding of their love, against all possibilities, and Bess's discovery of Jake's gentler side bring about a story of earthy attraction and spiritual commitment. And I liked the comparison of Jake to the wolf.

Very unusual story but well worth reading!