Book excerpt: A rancher comes home to a passionate hero’s welcome—from a perfect stranger! Discover New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson’s The Westmoreland Legacy… Returning from active duty to find his ranch being dug up by a beautiful stranger isn’t the homecoming navy SEAL Gavin Blake expected. Dr. Layla Harris is convinced there’s buried treasure on his land, and won’t be deterred from the hunt. Gavin begrudgingly lets her proceed with her project, but the only treasure this wealthy rancher wants to uncover is the professor’s secret desires! When Layla unearths family secrets—and mysterious threats—he vows to do whatever it takes to protect her. But will she be there for him when her explosive revelations rock his world to its very foundations? From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite The Westmoreland Legacy returns to the world of New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson’s popular Westmorelands series. Don’t miss a single story! Book 1 — The Rancher Returns Book 2 — His Secret Son Book 3 — An Honorable Seduction Book 4 — His to Claim Book 5 — Duty or Desire