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The three Weston men, Joe, Hunter and JT own the Bar LJ Ranch in Spring Ridge Montana. All ruggedly handsome, very wealthy, and claim their own identity in occupations other than the ranch. Joe, the oldest of the three at 37, after an injury ended his chance at an NFL career became a veterinarian. He runs a successful stud-breeding program and treats horses with behavioral issues. He is the majority owner of the Ranch and takes on the responsibility of its day-to-day functions. Hunter, the middle brother at 35, is a veteran of the US Marines and currently the Sheriff of Spring Ridge. Lastly, JT, the youngest at 29, is the Fire Chief for the Spring Ridge Fire Department. Elizabeth Dunlap, Liz, is an accomplished Mystery writer. She has authored three books and is currently trying to write her fourth, but is having a little trouble finding the time or the inspiration to complete the task. Liz is running away from her abusive ex-fiancé. She said goodbye to her life in Wichita, Kansas and bought a quaint little cottage in the small town of Spring Ridge, Montana. Sheila Douglas is a real estate agent in Spring Ridge and has a past with Joe. She warns Liz to stay away from Joe, telling her he was a womanizer and that he would shoot her beloved dog. When the brothers respond to an emergency call about one of their bulls attacking their neighbor's dog, they pull up at the cottage to see Liz facing off with their prized bull, Brutus. Joe runs and grabs Liz to protect her, but ends up causing her injuries. His guilt makes him stay by her side through her stay at the hospital and when the Doc said she need to stay with someone for a little while she heals he takes her to the ranch. Joe quickly becomes infatuated with Liz, lusting after her and feeling possessive. Sensing she's hiding something the possessiveness turns to an intense need to protect. Liz is confused. She has been warned to stay away from this man, that all he wants from her is her body and nothing else. But Joe is trying his hardest to provide what ever she needs to recover. He's by her side more than he is not. But is it out of guilt or does he really care for her? Between the tension and the attraction, she is really confused. When lovers from both their pasts decide to make plays against Liz and Joe's relationship they are going to have to trust each other or both of their lives could be at stake.
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