Cody — Sylvia McDaniel

She swore she'd never trust a Burnett. He swore he'd never fall in love.Alexis Winslow has spent her life fighting to hold onto her family's struggling ranch. When she stops to help a stranded driver, she never expects Cody Burnett—a wealthy playboy from the ranching dynasty just down the road. The ones Grandpa said avoid.Cody lives fast, but Alexis is different—strong, stubborn, and immune to his charm. When he offers to help train her grandfather's old racehorse, she reluctantly agrees. Sparks fly, but just as she starts to trust him, betrayal strikes. Her mother sells her grandmother's pearls, her home is ripped away, and the Burnetts' past threatens to destroy everything.Now, Cody will do whatever it takes to prove his love—even if it means giving up everything. But can Alexis let go of her pride before she loses the one man who would fight for her?