Cathy Gillen Thacker - The Reluctant Texas Rancher

Three generations of Cartwright women have run The Four Winds cattle ranch and Liz Cartwright is being pressed to keep the tradition going.But Liz wants to continue her legal practice in town, not spend her time working the land. She needs a man to do the heavy lifting! Travis Anderson is also a big-city lawyer, claiming to be back in Laramie County with a desire to reconnect with his ranching roots. Only Liz isn’t buying.When it turns out her old flame is being sued for malpractice, Liz agrees to assist him in exchange for help around Four Winds. Now all she has to do is ignore the incredible chemistry she’s always shared with the sexy cowboy.The trouble is, if Liz helps Travis win his lawsuit, he’ll leave the ranch—just as she’s learning the benefits of having him around. What’s a poor cowgirl to do?