Duty is his world. And upon seeing Sadie Price with twin girls, marine Rick Pruitt realizes he has some proposing to do. He never would have left Royal, Texas, if he'd known Sadie was carrying his babies.Yet the feisty single mom has no intention of agreeing to a loveless marriage. True, she and Rick share a bond, as well as undeniable passion. But Sadie believes vows should last a lifetime, not be declared out of obligation. Making it Rick's new mission to change her mind....

Texas Cattleman's Club Rule #2: Look Below the Surface Growing up poor, Christopher Richardson had vowed he'd be rich and powerful someday, a true member of the Texas Cattleman's Club. But seeing Macy Reynolds, his hometown's golden girl, makes him realize she's the real reason he'd worked so hard to make his fortune. Macy is shocked to find Christopher back in Royal. He'd left years before the accident that had changed her life—and her face. The millionaire's renewed interest in her is flattering. But does Christopher truly want her…or is she just a pawn in his latest agenda?

"Texas Cattleman's Club Rule #3: Do the Right Thing"With no warning, Mitch Hayward's superefficient, self-effacing assistant has done a complete 180—becoming captivating before his very eyes. And on one very special night, the interim club president gives in to this brand-new temptation. Instinct takes control. But protecting Jenny Watson's heart from his own bachelor ways is the only right thing to do. If he has to, he'll even set up the lovely Jenny with someone more suited to her hearth-and-home desires. And then he'll pretend that he's not jealous of her every look, her every touch...

For successful New York architect Daniel Warren, designing the new Texas Cattleman's Club is an exciting challenge. And so is getting to know the delicious Elizabeth Milton. The fiery Texas heiress combines cosmopolitan chic with down-home sass—a mix impossible for a city slicker to resist. But a carefree affair is all they can have. A stipulation in her family's will keeps Elizabeth honor-bound to stay in Royal. And this millionaire's business will soon force him to move on. Unless either dares to make the ultimate sacrifice and put love first.

Millionaire security expert and rancher Zeke Travers always separates emotion from work until a case leads him to Sheila Hopkins - and the immediate, scorching heat between them. Suddenly, Zeke is tempted to break the rules. And it's only a matter of time before he gives in..

Texas Cattleman's Club Rule #6: Be Gracious in Victory Unexpectedly becoming a father to his infant niece must have scrambled Brad Price's brain. Why else is the levelheaded ladies' man suddenly besotted with his longtime rival, Abby Langley? Being fierce opponents for the Texas Cattleman's Club presidency hasn't stopped Abby from coming to the desperate dad's aid. Now he can't stop thinking about Abby...and wanting her. Abby finds Brad's struggles with parenthood endearing...and irresistibly sexy. And though she's sworn off entanglements, Brad's electrifying kisses weaken her resolve. It's the ultimate contest of their lives...and the only winning strategy is complete surrender