Book excerpt: The battle of the sexes rages on in Royal, Texas! Three classicTexas Cattleman's Club: The Showdown stories from New York Timesbestselling author Brenda Jackson, USA TODAY bestselling author KathieDeNosky and Robyn Grady. Millionaire Heiress, Maverick Playboy by Robyn Grady For successful architect Daniel Warren, designing the new TexasCattleman's Club is an exciting challenge. And so is getting to knowfiery Texas heiress Elizabeth Milton. But a carefree affair is allthey can have…or is it? Temptation by Brenda Jackson Millionaire security expert and rancher Zeke Travers always separates emotion from workuntil a case leads him to Sheila Hopkins—and the immediate, scorchingheat between them. Suddenly, Zeke is tempted to break the rules… In Bed with the Opposition by Kathie DeNosky Unexpectedly becoming a father to his infant niece must have scrambled Brad Price's brain. Becausehe's suddenly attracted to his longtime rival, Abby Langley. SoonBrad's electrifying kisses weaken Abby's resolve to seize control ofthe Texas Cattleman's Club. Is the only winning strategy completesurrender—to passion? And be sure to pick up Texas Cattleman's Club: The Showdown, volumeone, featuring: One Night, Two Heirs by Maureen Child The Rebel Tycoon Returns by Katherine Garbera An After-Hours Affair by Barbara DunlopAvailable now from Harlequin Desire.