Holiday Heart by Shanna Hatfield

The year is 1914; the location is the town of Holiday in Eastern Oregon.

Zach Coleman is a repairman located in Holiday. Zach loves what he does and loves his family (introduced in Holiday Hope, book 1). On his way home via motorcycle (and yes, they existed in 1914).

Lorna Lennox has just moved to Holiday and is the daughter of a railroad tycoon. Spotting the town’s beautiful white gazebo in the park with its copper roof, she positions her hands as if they were a picture frame. And backs up. Adjusts. Backs some more. Not looking where she is going and about to be hit by a “speeding” Model T, Zach saves her from serious injury by … well, tackling her. After that, Zach keeps trying to convince himself that he wants to stay a bachelor.

Characters from book #1 are very much a part of Holiday Heart. Of course, all the Lennox characters are new. Her father has moved them to Holiday from the East after the death of his wife, Lorna’s mother. Their Holiday home has the best of everything. You will like Lorna. The author could have made her spoiled and petulant. Instead, she has a level head on her shoulders and a kind heart. As I said, you’ll like her.

Zach is a conscientious employee, a good son who works on the ranch on his days off. And appreciates what his parents and grandparents have accomplished. He also has a sense of humor. You’ll like Zach too. You do get to NOT like someone who appears unexpectedly.