After the untimely death of her irresponsible brother, Sunny Forester finds herself the sole proprietor of Happy’s Homestyle Diner, or so she believes. A hardworking woman, her life’s work is keeping the diner afloat, leaving no time for dating. This situation suits her just fine. After all, there’s no such thing as a dependable man. When a sexy cowboy saunters into her establishment, she does her best to look the other way, despite her overwhelming attraction to him.

Matt McBride rolled into west Texas with one thought on his mind—to save a failing diner, and in the process, the woman who believes she owns it. Matt is a man of principle, so when his friend, Happy, gambled on the diner and lost it, Matt stepped in to save the day by purchasing the restaurant. When Happy dies, leaving behind his grieving sister, in Matt’s eyes she becomes his responsibility. Knowing Sunny is too proud for charity, he poses as a prospective employee and enters her life. It is not long before he enters her heart as well. Will the secret he keeps destroy them in the end?

One Dependable Man by Rita Thedford is a passionate love story about a couple thrown together by circumstance. Ms. Thedford paints a vivid picture of our cowboy—from his worn jeans and Stetson to his sexy Texas charms. When his loving family enters the picture the reader will want to show up on their door step with a suitcase. He is a hero to fall in love with. The developing relationship between Matt and Sunny is packed with emotion and sexual tension. The love scenes sizzle as the couple makes their journey to the book’s satisfying conclusion. I am looking forward to the next installment in this series.

Reviewed by: Devon