Fiery-tempered Ryan Smith had been the most difficult of Judy Logan's foster brothers-and the most riveting. Because with one heated glance, she'd known his interest in her was anything but brotherly. Then he ran away...leaving her adolescent heart shattered.

Now all grown up and sexier than ever, Ryan was playing hero in Judy's hour of need. She knew he would help stop the men who wanted her farm foreclosed and her father dead-just as she knew he would leave once the situation was handled. So why were his strong arms and tantalizing kisses more tempting than ever?