St. Louis R. N. Shannon Johnson desperately needs a break from both her hectic job and an unsatisfying long-term love affair. The parcel of Texas land she recently inherited is just the refuge she craves. Until fellow landowner Matt Taggar challenges her to prove she has what it takes to work the sprawling ranch. Shannon's pride rises like a flame to meet his dare - so does her attraction to the arrogant and utterly irresistible rancher...