Luke Carlson swore he’d never set foot back on Baton Ranch. At least not while his father is still alive. Then the old bastard passes away and his death is the catalyst that sends his whole family into a dark hole of secrets and regrets. Ariana Monton has always loved Luke, ever since she was a little girl. Too bad he sees her more as a sister than a girlfriend. Not that she can blame him, she’s not exactly his type, and her crippling shyness and painful past keep her isolated and lonely. But coming back to Baton Ranch has made Luke re-evaluate his life and the people he chooses to have in it and a certain shy little female with a heart of gold might be just what he needs to help him heal past pain. If only he can get past the barriers she puts in his path. Secrets come to light as the past comes back to haunt them all. Ariana will do anything for the Carlson brothers. And it turns out, she just might have to. Warning: If you don’t like sexy, dominant cowboys then this isn’t the book for you. Contains some BDSM and spanking.