A nosy history professor determined to share the truth and a grumpy rancher who wants to protect his family’s secrets clash…until their unbridled chemistry changes everything in New York Times bestselling author Barbara Dunlop’s next High Country Hawkes story.

She’s not supposed to get involved…especially not with a cowboy as sexy as him.

History professor Ruby Monaco wants to feature the wealthy Colorado ranching dynasty, the Hawkes family, in her new book. Instead, she accidentally crashes a family wedding—and infuriates gorgeous cowboy Austin Hawkes. Now she needs his help to complete her research, and he isn’t having any of it. He’d rather the stunning city slicker pack her bags and return to Boston, taking their electric attraction with her. She’ll need to earn his trust, even as she tries to resist his touch. But the Hawkes family is hiding some big secrets. Can Ruby tell the whole story without sacrificing Austin’s trust…or her heart?

Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.

You’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the High Country Hawkes series:

Book 1: Breakaway Cowboy
Book 2: From Highrise to High Country

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Barbara Dunlop has written more than forty novels for Harlequin Books, including the acclaimed COLORADO CATTLE BARONS series for Harlequin Desire. Her sexy, light-hearted stories regularly hit bestsellers lists. Barbara is a three time finalist for the Romance Writers of America's RITA award.

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