Betrayed by her first husband, Samantha packed up her life and drove out west. Never intending to stop in Montana, she felt called to the DeBron ranch. Landing a job as the cook was a life saver and, with the warm sunshine and fresh air, she learned how to live again. Not to trust though! Charlie spotted the beautiful woman by the creek and couldn’t get her out of his mind. He had things to do. He didn’t have time to flirt. So why was he riding by the creek – again? Because something about the beautiful woman called to him. Unfortunately, his strict moral code wouldn’t allow him to have an affair with an employee. So when he discovered that Samantha was none other than the new ranch cook “Sam”, he couldn’t allow himself to see her. But he couldn’t stay away. Marriage was the only answer. Being with Samantha wouldn’t violate his moral code if they were married. Now to convince the little lady to take a chance on him. She didn’t trust men. Not after what her first husband put her through. But failure was not an option!

He spotted her across the room and knew that she would be his. The beautiful high school teacher was smart, gorgeous and sexy – and had secrets! Joe watched Kelsie try to avoid him even as their gazes were pulled towards one another over and over. Joe became more fascinated with every heated, furtive glance. And when he kissed her, the lovely lady melted in his arms. So who the hell was this Tommy guy that kept calling her? And why did the woman volunteer for every activity? Another good question – why was she baking over five hundred cookies on a Saturday morning? Joe knew of better things to be doing on a chilly morning and none of them involved flour or chocolate chips. Kelsie couldn’t believe she’d just kissed the tall, dangerous-looking man! She didn’t even know his name! And why did he seem to show up everywhere she went? She had to keep him at a distance, to keep both of them safe. This attraction she felt for the too-tough, too-wealthy rancher was dangerous. Because if he ever found out about her family…well, it was just better to leave and keep everyone safe. So why wouldn’t Joe let her do that?! The man was relentless and sexy and annoying and…goodness, he made her body melt with just a look. Yes, he was too dangerous.

He wouldn’t leave her alone! Good grief, the enormous Hunter James was just relentless! Fleur DeBron had enjoyed one dinner with the man two years ago and…okay, so that night had been…amazing. Kissing Hunter James had been…magical. But he hadn’t called Fleur after that night. He’d said he would. But he hadn’t. A man only got one chance with her, and Hunter had blown it. Why didn’t he accept that? Maybe it was because, every time he pulled her into his arms, Fleur melted like ice cream on a hot, summer afternoon. Hunter wanted Fleur. He’d wanted her two years ago but then danger had entered Jefferson, Montana and he’d had to protect her. He couldn’t let anything happen to Fleur. But that had been two years ago and now the danger was gone. Hunter was determined to claim the delicate woman that had haunted his dreams for the past two years. Nothing was going to get in his way. Not even the woman who claimed she didn’t want him, but her eyes and her body told him something different.

It was time to take a wife. Sheik Droon Al-Hassair had escaped assassination attempts, regained his country and recovered the economy. His country was thriving now. It was time to take the next step and ensure his country’s prosperity by creating an heir. His lovely assistant Lina was just the woman for the job. But every time he got her to open up, she would cringe away. She was such a passionate woman when he took her into his arms at night, but during the daylight, she acted as if she’d done something wrong. Not to mention, one issue after another kept him from discussing his intentions with the lovely Lina, frustrating him and he could see the confusion in her own beautiful eyes. It was time to take control. And the best place to do that was his home in Montana. Lina didn’t understand, but she would!

A doctor that ate potato chips? No way. Doctors were supposed to know better! Makenna didn’t care how gorgeous or sexy the amazing Dr. Vince DeBron might be, she wasn determined to avoid the handsome man's charm. She’d found her last boyfriend, also a doctor, in a supply closet with another doctor. Burned once, she wasn't going to be fooled again. Vince couldn’t believe how adorable the lovely new office manager was. She was smart, sexy, dedicated…and avoiding him like the plague! Until he touched her and then the sparks flamed into an inferno. Vince didn’t understand why Makenna kept pulling back, but he would. He’d overcome all of the obstacles she put in their path to happiness.

Mike knew things. Halley had no idea how, but as sheriff, he just seemed to know everything! So keeping him at a distance was her only solution. If he ever found out about her secret…well, that just couldn’t happen. It was her dream and she wasn’t going to let him make fun of her dream. But…oh my, when he touched her…or kissed her! Then again, it was hard to keep the man at a distance when someone was breaking into her house…to clean? That just didn’t make sense! Mike was furious! Halley kept disappearing for hours at a time. He knew she was hiding something, but he couldn’t figure it out. He loved solving mysteries, but not when it came to his woman. And yes, Halley was his woman even if she hadn’t accepted that reality in her mind. Getting her to accept that truth, and finding out what she was hiding, was his biggest challenge.