Gold Fever — Ann Pope

A Lucky Strike

Chalcie Kent didn't have a romantic bone in her body. In fact, the tomboyish redhead derived her sole satisfaction from running her father's gold mines and saloon. Then tragedy struck, and Chalcie needed to take a husband or lose everything. As luck would have it, the only man who fit the job requirement was her chief competitor, the flashy Mr. Jordan de Chatain.

Jordan appreciated a good proposition as much as the next man. And he'd always admired the fiery Miss Kent from afar, despite their much-touted rivalry. Marriage to Chalcie was a gamble, but Jordan had the feeling that this bet was a sure thing.