Once a Cowboy... — Patricia Thayer

Always the most gorgeous man in town...

That's how Alisa Merrick sees Kerry Springs's most unattainable rancher, Matt Rafferty. Alisa's a tough politician, but she's never forgotten their wonderful weekend together, or her heartbreak when he walked away....

Now Matt's back from the army and he's a changed man: quiet and closed off. Alisa can't help but wonder why -- even though she's determined to steer clear. As she watches Matt adjust to civilian life, her old feelings surge up. For, deny it though she might, Matt will always be the cowboy for her....