Book excerpt: TEXAS FAMILY TIES FROM CITY GIRL… Alexis MacFarland's grandfather planned to give her half his ranch—the rest went to 100% pure cowboy Caleb Wright. City-bred Alexis desperately needed the inheritance—but not the broodingly handsome rancher. The toughest man west of the Mississippi challenged her street smarts…and her resistance to his charms. TO COWBOY'S BRIDE? How on earth was Cal supposed to work with a city slicker day and night? Especially a female partner who sent his senses into overdrive. The once-burned bachelor didn't want to settle down, but the intense desire to leave his boots under Alexis's bed—permanently—was getting harder to deny…. With bonds stronger than blood, these Texans are about to discover the true meaning of family…and love.