in a contemporary Western romance saga. If you like witty characters, gritty storylines, intrigue, and heart-fluttering romance, then you'll love Sage Evans' series starter.

I went to jail for my younger brother's crime and lost everything.

I plan to take the secret to my grave, but my grandparents say the only way to reinstate my inheritance is to prove I've settled down from the volatile felon they think I am. My only hope is to impress everyone doubting my character by marrying my former flame and starting the family I've always wanted.

Am I selfish to pursue her after she says no? Possibly.

Does kissing her breathless make me a bad man? Maybe.

Will I still scheme to offer her a deal she can't refuse? Definitely.

Unfortunately, my deeper feelings for Christa Blackburn are catching like wildfire, and I'm on the verge of screwing up, but I won't let her go. My attempts to win her hand require more finesse than trick-riding, and my secrets might derail everything, including all her hopes and my rightful place on my family's ranch.