Sassy Callie Dubeck not only has a mind of her own, but when she makes up that mind, there’s no deterring her. After breaking things off with her fiancé and escaping New York and his wrath with her best friend, Eva, she heads back home to El Paso, Texas where her family lives and owns a ranch. In addition to Callie’s wise grandfather and protective brothers, the man Callie really loves and who has made it crystal clear that he doesn’t return her feelings, awaits her.In a moment of truth, Cade kisses Callie with all the pent up passion he’s kept hidden for years, and she realizes that he’s not quite as indifferent to her as he’d proclaimed. That’s all the encouragement Callie needs to make up her mind to have Cade, with or without his cooperation. But will her mindset overturn his conviction that they don’t belong together? And when danger chases after Callie, will Cade be able to protect her while keeping her at arm’s length?