The Travelling Kind — Janet Dailey

She'd known his type right from the start

When Charley Collins needed a cowboy for her Idaho ranch, she had no choice but to hire Shad Russell. He was a drifter and a loner -- and undeniably attractive. Falling in love with a man like Shad would be asking for heartache.

"It's a fine life you lead, "she told him, "but it would be terrible for the girl foolish enough to think she could change you. "

"And you aren't a fool, " he replied. No, she wasn't a fool, Charley told herself. Bur that was before he kissed her....

Hero: Shad Russell
Heroine: Charley Collins