The Hopechest Bride — Kasey Michaels

"IF IT'S THE LAST THING I DO, EMILY BLAIR IS GOING TO PAY FOR MY BROTHER'S DEATH!"

Hell-bent on revenge, darkly devastating Josh Atkins had come to Prosperino wanting only one thing from Emily Blair. Penance. If his little brother hadn't been so intent on protecting the youngest Colton heiress from the machinations of her deranged "aunt," he might still be alive. But when Josh's angry words and false assumptions caused a guilt-ridden Emily to flee from the family she'd just been reunited with, the rodeo cowboy knew he must make amends. Then he wound up stranded with her on a rocky hillside. And it was then that Josh discovered there's a very fine line between disdain...and desire!

THE COLTONS: When California's most talked about dynasty is threatened, only family, privilege and the power of love can protect them!