Desert Fire — Karen Whiddon

HOT BLOOD

When Summer Shaw leaves Houston -- and her career -- to return to her New Mexico ranch, she's bound and determined to make it work. It'll be worth the effort -- because the ruggedly handsome cowboy-next-door has the strapping good looks to make any woman's desires burn hotter than the desert sun....

It was rancher Gabe Martin's dream to someday own the neighboring spread -- until Summer moved back. And now she expects him to teach her the ropes? The vulnerable beauty makes the offer pretty inviting, but falling for another city woman is out of the question. Unless Summer teaches him a few lessons of her own -- and bar nothing, they can make both of their dreams come true.