01748cam a2200289 4500 392561334 TxAuBib 20190923120000.0 090225s2009||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781602604940 pbk. 1602604940 pbk. TxAuBib Farrier, Nancy J. Painted desert : love flourishes in the picturesque desert / Nancy J. Farrier. Ostrich a day, An. Picture imperfect. Picture this. Uhrichsville, Ohio : Barbour, [2009] 348 p. ; 21 cm. An ostrich a day -- Picture imperfect -- Picture this. "As modern life takes unexpected turns, love comes knocking on the doors of three Arizona women. City girl, Blaire Mackenzie has inherited her uncle's ostrich ranch, but how can she keep it when everyone, including the handsome manager, thinks her incompetent? Even as she starts to enjoy the ranch--and Burke Dunham--can she really find contentment there? Jazmyn Rondell's brother takes her on a hiking trip where her path crosses a secretive trail guide. Thor Larsen has retreated from the spotlight and locked his emotions away. Can Jazmyn and Thor work together to clear the past? Maddy Henry reluctantly agrees to help her friend's brother on a nature photo assignment. Jason Rondell has long been attracted to Maddy, but he was left at the alter once. Will burns from past loves keep these two forever apart? 20190923. Man-woman relationships Fiction. Arizona Fiction. Love stories. Christian fiction.