Clay Reynolds has returned home to Kingsland Ranch for the holidays. Yet bitter memories still make him feel like an outcast. And seeing Hope Alvarez again stirs recollections of their passionate romance…and the letter that ended it. Their aching desire is still potent, but neither is willing to trust. Until Clay discovers his past choices weren’t what they seemed… Mia Zane shared a mind-blowing night of passion with sexy ranch hand Jace Malone. Focused now on saving her struggling veterinary practice, Mia’s shocked to discover she’s pregnant…and Jace is actually a billionaire. Jace vows to protect her the way he couldn’t protect his family. But will using his wealth to fix Mia’s problems push away the independent beauty for good?