Black Hills / Nora Roberts / 742 pages

Ethan Stowe is a serial killer in the Black Hills of South Dakota, stalking and killing hikers.  Claiming to be a Lakota Sioux descendant, he believes he is justified in wreaking vengeance against all who have trespassed on sacred ground.  His current target is Lid, who owns and runs a big cat sanctuary.  She has always been best friends with Coop, who left years ago to become a New York cop and then a private investigator.  He broke her heart when he left.  His grandfather Sam has been injured and now Coop has a good reason to return and help manage his grandfather's horse business.  He is also ready to claim Lil's heart.  This is a quick read, filled with romance and the importance of family.  If you can read this without smiling....well...you can't.