Book excerpt: Meet the Denver Westmorelands, in five steamy stories of love, loyalty and passion from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson! In WESTMORELAND’S WAY, a night of passion changes everything. Dillon, the eldest of the Denver Westmoreland clan, has always put family first—until one night with Pamela Novak has him wanting a family of his own. But Pam holds the key to Dillon’s heritage, a secret that could rock this Westmoreland’s world, even as he moves in to stake his claim on this irresistible woman! A rancher meets his match in HOT WESTMORELAND NIGHTS. Rancher Ramsey Westmoreland knows better than to lust after the new cook, but Chloe Burton is so delectable…it’s enough to make the Denver rancher rethink his rules. But as things grow steamier by the minute, Ramsey discovers her ultimate betrayal. Is it a recipe for disaster in their fledgling affair? WHAT A WESTMORELAND WANTS is business mixed with pleasure! When elusive Gemma Westmoreland travels to Australia for a jobt— quickly finds herself wooed into her boss’s bed! But this Westmoreland woman is no pushover. If Callum Austell is going to get what he wantst—and he always doest—the millionaire rancher just might have to utter three little words first. A one-night stand just might lead to A WIFE FOR A WESTMORELAND. Back in Denver, Derringer Westmoreland searches for the one who got away after a steamy night together—only to discover she’s been in his social circle all along. But Lucia Conyers, his sister-in-law's best friend, isn't about to become one of the playboy’s many women. For the first time in his charmed life, the ranch owner has some wooing to do… In THE PROPOSAL, will a convenient offer of marriage become more? The moment he met Bella Bostwick, Jason Westmoreland wanted her—and?the land she'd inherited. With one convenient proposal, he could have the Southern beauty in his bed and her birthright in his hands. If only Bella would say yes… From Harlequin Desire:?Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite. The Westmorelands span the globe! Don’t miss a single story from the Denver branch of the family! Book 1 — Westmoreland’s Way Book 2 — Hot Westmoreland Nights Book 3 — What a Westmoreland Wants Book 4 — A Wife for a Westmoreland Book 5 — The Proposal Book 6 — Feeling the Heat Book 7 — Texas Wild Book 8 — One Winter’s Night Book 9 — Zane Book 10 — Canyon Book 11 — Stern Book 12 — The Real Thing Book 13 — The Secret Affair Book 14 — Breaking Bailey’s Rules Book 15 — Bane