Wind River Ranch

ONE STRONG COWBOY…

From the moment Dena Colby returned to Lander, Wyoming, handsome rancher Ry Hardin was there for her. Her father had just died and left her the ranch. But Dena had no intention of lowering her defenses for anyone, least of all her father's foreman. Dena might be saying "hands off," but Ry knew better.

The darn fool woman needed him, even if she was too stubborn to admit it. This former cowgirl – now city girl – belonged in his strong cowboy arms, and he'd fight heaven and earth to get her there… .

About the author

JACKIE MERRITT is still writing, just not with the speed and constancy of years past. She and hubby are living in southern Nevada again, falling back on old habits of loving the long warm or slightly cool winters and trying almost desperately to head north for the months of July and August, when the fiery sun bakes people and cacti alike.