As free as wild mustangs, Jeb, Simon and Hank vowed never to submit to the reins of marriage. And these long, tall Texans made no excuses for being prideful, ironhearted, solitary bachelors. It was simply who these Jacobsville men were -- and who they would always be -- from the brims of their signature Stetsons to the spurs on their dusty boots. Unless, of course, a certain trio of provocative beauties -- sweetly innocent, yet sensual as a bouquet of yellow roses -- tempt these Lone Star heroes off the range... and into a tender, timeless embrace! Book jacket.

**Formerly published as THERE GOES THE BRIDE. Texas socialite Delaney Cartwright knows she can't go through with her wedding. But she can't simply call the whole thing off. The nuptials to her nice, predictable childhood friend are the social event of the season (not to mention that her mother would freak). To fan the flames of this dying ember, Delaney abducts her fiancé for a night of passion-and grabs the wrong guy! A guy with smoldering eyes and an irresistible country-boy swagger... Ever since his ex-wife left him on their honeymoon, Detective Nick Vinetti's sworn off relationships. And despite the sparks flying between him and Delaney, there's no way he's getting mixed up with another runaway bride. But when Delaney takes her "get out of marrying the wrong guy" attempts to the next level, landing herself in danger, Nick finds himself willing to do anything to keep her out of harm's way.

Luke Craig: The elusive bachelor. He won't be lassoed--until the most infuriating lady he's ever met careens into his life...

Originally published in anthology Love With a Long, Tall Texan

The Princess Bride He was everything Tiffany Blair wanted. He was danger. He was love...and she was meant to spend forever with him. Trouble was, Kingman Marshall insisted marriage was for fools. But for better or worse, Tiffany vowed she'd walk down the aisle as King's bride. King was equally determined to stay away from Tiffany. He was too old and burdened with secrets for a happily–ever–after with a sheltered princess. But if he succeeded in pushing her away, could he truly live without her? Callaghan's Bride Rugged as an oak, moody as a thundercloud, rancher Callaghan Hart awed women and intimidated men. So how could one scrappy little redhead nearly bring Callaghan to his knees? Easy! Tess Brady, the ranch's new housekeeper, was soft and sweet. Her youthful innocence drew him like a moth to a flame. But there was no way Callaghan would ever consider marriage, and a casual fling was out of the question. Somehow, he had to resist her, no matter how tempting she was... The Wedding In White Sweet, gentle schoolteacher Natalie Brock's life changed forever when handsome rancher Mack Killain's masterful kisses gave her a taste of love. Ever since that first awakening, Natalie knew Mack was the only man for her. Trouble was, the rough–edged loner had sworn off marriage – especially to an innocent like her – and told her so on more than one occasion. But Mack had taught her the best was worth fighting for...and Natalie would not settle for anything less than all his love!

ETHAN Arabella Craig was eighteen when Ethan Hardeman first opened her eyes to passion…and then turned around and married another woman. Four years later, tragedy brings Ethan, still just as tall and handsome, but newly divorced and bitter, back into her life. He runs his family's cattle empire with an iron hand, yet he refuses to loosen his grip on the reins holding back his heart. But Arabella is determined not to let this Long, Tall Texan escape her again! CONNAL For years, Penelope Mathews worshipped the elusive C. C. Tremayne from afar. Until one night, when, trying to protect the mysterious loner from landing in jail after drinking a little too much, Pepi seeks refuge in a wedding chapel—and winds up emerging as Mrs. Connal Cade Tremayne! When C.C. realizes what happened, he's outraged and plans to end their "arrangement" immediately. Yet the more time he spends with Pepi, the more he realizes he doesn't want their marriage to end….