Branded by Firelight — Paula Altenburg

Easy-going cowboy and roping champion Ben Nichols is at loose ends while his best friend prepares for his wedding. Best man Ben must partner with the maid of honorâ€"not a chore, even if the bride's sister is as aloof as she is beautiful. Ben's never backed down from a challenge, especially since this one has a clearly marked expiration date.

Ambitious golden girl and software tester Claire Brand is not acquainted with failure… until recently. Now, she needs to get through her sister's wedding and back to Seattle before her family discovers her painful secrets. Her hot groomsman partner, who has temporary written all over him, offers the perfect distraction to get her through the next couple of weeks. Why not? It's been a long time since Claire's had some fun.

But then, love turns a short and steamy fling into something neither one of them is prepared for.

The Sweetheart Brand series
Book 1: Her Sweetheart Brand
Book 2: Branded with a Kiss
Book 3: Branded by the Cowboy