Should've Said No: A Thistle Bend Novel

Welcome to Thistle Bend! Perfect for fans of Susan Mallery, this charming series debut introduces a small town where old secrets are revealedand wounded hearts are opened to new love.

A year after being laid off from the Smithsonian, Lindsey Simms says yes to a job offer as curator of a heritage museum in Thistle Bend, Colorado (population 1,519).

It could be worseand it is. Because the new museum has escalated a dispute between the Karlssons, Lindsey's relatives, and the Crenshaws, a blood feud which goes way back to a land deal that changed the fortunes of both families.

Trying to stay objective, Lindsey can't tell anyone about her conflict of interestespecially not the ruggedly handsome handyman fixing up her cabin, who seems to be keeping secrets of his own.

Although he's the executive director of the family trust and one of Colorado's most eligible bachelors, Carden Crenshaw prefers getting his hands dirty in town and on his sprawling ranch.

Staying busy has given him an excuse not to risk heartbreak, but getting to know the beautiful ';museum lady' makes him reconsider.

Little does he know, the heat between them will only add fuel to the fireunless this unlikely couple can prove they're lovers, not fighters.Advance praise for Should've Said No ';A wonderful story of family, honor, trust, and generations of unexpected secrets . . . Escape to the quaint mountain town of Thistle Bend, Colorado, where there's serious sizzle between a local boy and the new gal in town.'USA Today bestselling author Nancy Naigle Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.