Elizabeth Lowell 
Lover in the Rough [EPUB ebook] 

Sparks fly between the owner of a Death Valley gem mine and an Australian adventurer in this classic romance by a New York Times-bestselling author.Reba Farrall was lost-until a kindly old gentleman took her under his wing and helped heal her shattered spirit. Now her dearest friend is gone, leaving her with a doubting, broken heart…and half-interest in a California gem mine. But Chance Walker has burst into Reba’s life-a daring adventurer who believes in nothing except the priceless uncut stones for which he searches the Earth. In the blistering heat of Death Valley-in the intoxicating presence of a jewel more exquisite than any he has ever seen-Chance must confront a dire peril that stalks the sad and sensuous beauty. For only he can save Reba Farrall from harm-and only she can teach him how to love.Praise for Elizabeth Lowell"Lowell is great!" -Joanna Lindsey"Lowell is romance." -Amanda Quick