Harley Hayes knows as the first female intern at Three Bars Ranch, she'll be expected to hold her own with the other ranch hands. What she doesn't expect is to be unnerved by the quiet authority of Royce Altman, the commanding foreman whose Daddy Vibes her inner submissive tries hard to resist. Royce Altman is affectionately called "Boss Man" by the men who respect him. But Harley's disdain for his authority is evident from the start. The pretty blonde has a chip on her shoulder as big as Texas, and that's the last thing he needs, given his current problems at the ranch. Royce doesn't have time for defiancé. He's tempted to deal with Harley in a time-tested, old-fashioned way. She's smart and ambitious, but that doesn't mean she couldn't benefit from some time over his knee. When Harley challenges Royce one too many times, she quickly learns that this cowboy is determined to bare her bottom like the little girl she secretly longs to be. This Daddy Dom isn't shy about branding his feisty cowgirl, especially if it means keeping her safe from a dangerous rival.