Desires of the Heart
It has been almost five years since Katie has seen him last. After a fire almost destroyed her daddy's farm, Matthew Fuller destroyed her heart. But a newly hired farm hand by the name of William "Buck" Brady, had plans of fixing everything that was in the path of destruction...including Katie.
Chapter One: Love or Lust
She threw herself across the bed and placed her soft face in her hands and her long curly auburn hair fell to the sides. She the ...
Chapter Two: The Past in the Present
Her body froze. She couldn't believe it was him. Her eyes were focused on Matt. Her mouth instantly went dry and her heart ...
Chapter Three: Love Hurts
The next morning, the sun rose and shone into the bay window hitting Katie directly in the face. She grabbed the blanket and pul ...
Chapter Four: Joe's Place
The next day Katie awoke unsure of how to feel. Her emotions were everywhere. She wanted to feel normal again. She wanted to be ...
Chapter Five: The Fair!
The sun was shining brighter over the mountain tops and the aroma of the coffee was stronger and more inviting than normal. She ...
Chapter Six: Fireworks and Secrets
They made their way to the Veranda that was now setting by the Ferris Wheel. The men who worked the fair had decorated the posts ...
Chapter Seven: California Dreaming
Matt gathered his things into his black duffle bag and headed to see Katie on their farm. It was almost time to head back home a ...
Chapter Eight: Cloudy with a side of Bacon
They all had a great time at Joe's that night laughing and sharing stories of old times. Eating at Joe's was always a ...
Chapter Nine: Roses
As they pulled into the driveway, something caught their attention from the front porch. Something was there that wasn't when th ...
Chapter Ten: Beach Trip or...
She woke up the next morning to the sound of their rooster Tom crowing from the back fence post. He was extra loud today, or at ...
Chapter Eleven: Airports and Hot Wings
They got to the airport just in time to have their bags checked in through security. He could tell that she was excited. Almost ...
Chapter Twelve: Close Call
Matt and Katie were just finishing up their dessert when Maggie and Matt's dad Russell came through the dining room of their hom ...
Chapter Thirteen: Slow Tides and Slower Kisses
The days passed on and Katie was enjoying every bit of everything that she was taking part in while in California. After dinner ...
Chapter Fourteen: Desire
Buck sipped his glass of peach tea leftover from when Katie made it last and took a deep breath. Randy looked over at him from w ...
Chapter Fifteen: Ocean
Katie laid awake restlessly in bed. She was tired from the day at the beach, the walking, the great food. She missed home so bad ...
Chapter Sixteen: Splash
The sun was hot on the farm as Randy prepared for the workers to start construction on the small vineyard he wanted added to his ...
Chapter Seventeen: False Alarm
"So, if we find out that Katie doesn't feel for Matt the same she feels for me, would you give me your blessing for Katie's hand ...
Chapter Eighteen: Raining on my Heart
Buck sat by Randy whom, was obviously shaken up by the picture that was found. He placed his hand on Randy's shoulder trying to ...
Chapter 19: Welcome Home....Maybe?
The flight attendants made their rounds as the flight proceeded to see if their passengers needed anything. Katie requested a pi ...
Chapter 20: Cave of Secrets
Maggie called Randy to let him know about Katie leaving but received no answer. ""Well," Maggie said to Matt, "We'll have to try ...
Chapter 21: Without a Trace
They all walked back to the security office to pull all the camera recordings from the day so far to see if any had images of Ka ...
Chapter 22: The Fear Within
Katie was growing cold. The fire had started to die down. She could tell the sun was beginning to go down because the shadows ha ...
Chapter 23: A House Divided
Matt arrived shortly after midnight. He was drained from his flight but heavily burdened with worry for Katie and for Randy. To ...
Chapter 24: Rhythmic Confusion
Randy, Buck, Frank, and Matt, drove around for hours it seemed. Randy was so tired he could barely hold his eyes open any longer ...
Chapter 25: The Chase
Tate banged hard on the bathroom door waking Katie with a start. She was hoping it was all a horrible nightmare. Unfortunately, ...
Chapter 26: Delusional Dilemma
Once Katie realized Tate had his leash, she jumped off the couch and ran to the small kitchenette and cowered down. The dog cont ...
Chapter 27: Love Conquers All
Buck stood back as they all continued talking about different ways to get into the house and make sure everyone remained safe. H ...
Chapter 28: Vineyards and Victories
They were at the hospital forever it seemed like. They looked at Katie's face and made sure no bones were broken in her face. Sh ...
