Shilah Wilde has called the Wyoming Wilde ranch home since he was a child. So when its future is threatened, the Native American rancher is the first to defend the sprawling Western spread he shares with his two brothers--even if it means going head-to-head against veterinarian Ellie Crandall. Th e shy girl he once knew has matured into a stunning, sensual beauty. And it will be his pleasure to rein her in! Ellie has a tough job to do, but how can she resist the tall, dark and smoldering cowboy? Shilah makes her feel like a complete woman...and the fiery passion he's awakening is tempting her to give up business for pleasure. But can she trust this loyal, sexy man whose sizzling kisses are lassoing her heart and slowly steering her toward love?