Brantley Marbury lived and breathed the life of a rancher. The Running M Ranch, his stallions, were worth more than gold. After losing his father he was thrust into the role of sole proprietor sooner than anticipated. He's not complaining though. After six generations of Marbury's running the RMR, he knew where his life was headed. What he didn't know was that the girl from feed store was going to consume him deeper than the ranch. He didn't know he was going to love her more either. Adilynn James had dreams of getting out of Hixson, Texas from the moment she could talk. She wanted to grow up, go to school, travel the world. Marriage and children were in the plan. Someday. Well she grew up, she started school. Travelling didn't happen. Marriage and babies? Brantley Marbury is doing his damnedest to change her mind. Except… After one too many drinks, a deal gone bad, and a predator on the prowl, they may never make it to the marriage part of their dreams. Let alone the babies.