title: Princess Fiona: My Purrsonal Story
author: Kari Winters
description: Kari Winters is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and is also a member of Cat Writers' Association. She has written for The Pet Press in Los Angeles, several web newletters, as well as for the newsletters of many humane organizations. She has also been quoted extensively in national publications on cats. She has won many awards for her writing, including the prestigious 2002 Peerless Health CATalyst Award.
zlib_text: Releasing his inner cowboy
  Rust Creek Ramblings
  Rugged ex-marine Brendan Tanner and his muscles recently took up
  residence at the Stockton ranch, presumably for a short-term stay. Could
  Fiona O’Reilly make him rethink his wandering ways? The sparks between
  those two could light up all of Rust Creek Falls, if only they weren’t so
  darned wary of falling in love. Bundle up, dear readers, and warm your hearts
  as Fiona and Brendan try to find their way home—to each other!
  
  “I look forward to seeing snow. Maybe for the
  holidays. I’ve never had a white Christmas.”
  “Really?” When she looked at him, her eyes sparkled with happiness. “I
  wasn’t sure you would be staying that long.”
  “The truth is that I haven’t figured out my future yet. I can’t make you any
  promises.”
  “I never asked for one.” Her eyes were flashing now but not with anything
  good. “What makes you think I want a commitment?”
  “All I said was it would be nice to see snow. I honestly have no idea what
  I’m doing tomorrow so—”
  “I’m not 