Passion doesn't play by the rules... As the local sheriff, Brian Thorne believes the safety of the whole town rests on his broad shoulders. So when the owner of the diner hires a troubled waitress to help out, Brian agrees to provide summer lodging for her new employee. But to Brian's surprise, the waitress turns out to be his old college girlfriend, Caitlin Baker. The same Caitlin Baker he shared a night of passion with, not long ago. Still, that's all in the past. He’s got a town to protect and no time to frolic. So why does he feel so disappointed when Caitlin agrees to keep things strictly platonic? Caitlin spent most of her adult life trying to get away from a town filled with bad memories. She thought she was finally going to make it in the city, until her plans for opening a tattoo parlor went bust after her ex stole her life’s savings. Now, she’s back, and wondering if her feelings for Brian are strong enough to overcome the past… It was just supposed to be one summer. But how can she leave behind the only man she’s ever loved?

Cupid’s arrow strikes the Thorne ranch again... Rancher Jake Thorne needs a new stud horse—and he’s got his eye on a prize stallion owned by the beautiful local vet, Julia Letts. Problem is, Julia refuses to part with the handsome horse. Jake’s a man who's used to getting what he wants. But the more he butts heads with Julia, the harder it gets to deny their mutual attraction. And after an unforgettable night of passion, Julia makes it clear she isn’t the sort of woman to have a casual fling. Now, for the first time in his life, Jake isn’t sure what he wants… Julia thinks she has Jake's number... he’s all charm and no commitment. But when she finds out she’s pregnant, she suddenly has a hot cowboy hovering around her—one who seems just as excited about being a father as she is about being a mom. Sure, he’s stubborn as a mule. But she can’t deny he makes her heart pound… Can't these two stop fighting long enough to realize they’re exactly what each other needs?