He's the one who got away. The cowboy who claimed her heart before taking off on a tour of duty, planning never to return. But Beau is back, and Natalie Haskell feels defenceless against the powerful pull of the brawny soldier. Especially when she finds herself suddenly widowed and needing the shelter of his strong arms. Natalie is the real reason Beau's staying on at the ranch, despite rumours that he's finally ready to take on his late father's bequest. Because something in Beau has stirred to life again - something he believed his painful past had destroyed.