Unbridled

Unbridled by Diana Palmer 

Widowed Texas Ranger and single dad John Ruiz hardened his heart years ago. Day after day, he tracks the roughest criminals in the Lone Star State, leaving little room for love. So when John butts heads with the beautiful nurse who’s helping his young son, he’s floored by how quickly the sparks fly.

Ever since her mother’s and brother’s brutal murders, Sunny Marlowe has devoted her life to helping save others. Adorable Tonio Ruiz is just another youngster she’s trying to help—or so she tells herself. Little does she know he’s John’s son. When her life comes under fire, can one mysterious rancher rescue her?**

John hasn't lived his life outside of work since his wife died three years ago. His son is not dealing with her death very well. He loved her and now he feels like his whole world is spinning on his axis. He's lashing out and trying to get any attention he can from his dad. 

Sunny loves her job, but her life is sad. She has no family left. She doesn't date and doesn't go out much.  John makes her feel things she didn't think she could feel. She meets a young boy at work and she grows fond of him. He's dealing with a lot on his plate, he's tangled up with a gang. Now she's trying to find someone to help him.

John has to realize that at one point or another he has to start living and start communicating with his son for his life to become a real one again. Sunny doesn't believe that he can want to be with her, she's so plain compared to his good looks.

I love reading Diana Palmer's books. I've been reading them since I was a teenager. They're like going home.  They are easy to read and there is always a happy ending.

**Goodreads summary