Book excerpt: Lassoed By The Would-Be-Rancher - Melinda Curtis If there's a way to her heart...he'll jump at the chance! CEO Shane Monroe sticks out like a sore thumb in Second Chance, Idaho, where he's investigating his grandfather's connection to the town's folklore of stolen treasure. Feisty local Franny Clarke ridicules his city-slicker ways but allows Shane to hunt for gold on her land...if he can help save her rodeo ranch. Shane is captivated by Franny's go-getting attitude, but what will it take for him to win her over? Colorado Rancher - Patricia Potter Finding her wings... Lauren MacInnes's life has been up in the air for over a year - the former fighter pilot is completely focused on her teen daughter after a devastating accident. An equine therapy program for children of veterans in Colorado offers new hope and Lauren would give anything to see Julie smile again. Rancher Reese Howard fascinates Lauren with his passion for helping wounded children and wild mustangs. He's the first man to stir her interest since losing her husband. The gruff rancher is also her complete opposite - dedicated to the land, while Lauren longs to fly again. Julie still comes first, but is it time for Lauren to find happiness of her own...even love?