Colorado Passion — Veronica Blake

Lance Farlo didn't have time for women -- not decent ones, anyway. Known as the most deadly gunhand in the West, the rugged range detective had a war to fight--against his own father, the wealthy cattleman who'd abandoned him as a child. But as he approached the Carrington ranch, a lissome redhead stopped him at gunpoint. Once he'd disarmed her and felt the heat of her smooth, satiny flesh beneath his hands, Lance knew he had not one but two missions now -- and the first was to sweep lovely Torrie Carrington off her horse and into his arms in passion's ultimate embrace.

How much hatred would a man need to take up arms against his own flesh and blood? Torrie knew the answer, for she, too had sworn vengeance against Ben Carrington, her cruel stepfather. But when Lance Farlo rode into her life and claimed a kiss that left her reeling with desire, Torrie knew the revenge would have to wait. First, she must savor the virile Texan's fiery caresses, feel his strong hands on every inch of her yearning body, and surrender to him in ecstasy...not once, but over and over again!