For Cord Tanner its a straight business deal: get paid to be Beatrix Northroupes husband for a month so she can finally obtain the deed to her familys stud farm, Prairie Rose. Once the moneys in his hand, he plans to get as far away from Revolt, Kansas, as a fast horse can take him. But then Cord cant help but see theres more to Trixie than English manners and a pair of clear blue eyes. For starters, shes reckless, courageous, and one hell of a kisser . . . It took less than a month for Beatrix to realize being married to Cord Tanner would be more than she bargained for. It isnt just his stubborn-as-a-mule attitude, or the smoldering way he looks at her. Theres something about Cord that makes it hard for a woman to keep her mind on business. Soon it becomes clear there are others interested in her familys ranch as things begin to get downright dangerous. Fortunately shes got a man by her side, even if its a matter of convenience. Cord Tanner may be a down-on-his-luck cowboy, but hes also proving to be just what she needs . . .