Salina Houston is feeling the weight of the world with no one to share the stresses.  Montana in 1876 is a lonely place for a young woman running a large ranch by herself and worrying about her father's health.  Salina is wondering if she should allow Josh Randall to court her, at least then she would have someone to give her some much needed comfort.

Rory Holloway is coming home at long last.  He's been away two long years waiting for the woman he's loved for years to grow up.  She's finally eighteen.  Rory has loved Salina since his mother married her father.  He's ready to see if Salina might love him as he's loved her.  Rory is heartbroken to find Salina kissing another man when he arrives.

Josh Randall is determined to make Salina his.  He's the "Great Josh Randall" and no woman can deny him.  Salina will make a nice, obedient wife, and her ranch will give Josh a ranching empire that will make him the unquestioned power in the area.

Will Salina come to see Rory as more than the brother she's always thought of him as?  Will Josh convince Salina that her future lies with him?  Has Rory waited all these years for his love to never be returned?

Anna Volk has written a beautiful tale of a fresh and first love that is pure and strong enough to overcome any obstacle.  BROTHER? FRIEND? LOVER? is a wonderful debut release from this new author!  The tale, filled with action and events, will keep you interested and turning the pages all the way to the end of the book.  If BROTHER? FRIEND? LOVER is anything to judge by, Ms. Volk has a long and promising career ahead of her and many readers will find hours of enjoyment from the works of her pen.