Stockwells of Texas

Cut from the same rawhide as his infamous father, Cord Stockwell was ruthless in business--and love. So when social worker Hannah Miller claimed that three-month-old Becky was Cord's progeny, he struck a deal that brought baby and Hannah into his opulent home. The wealthy bachelor soon set his sights on something he wanted more of...the sexy temporary nanny! Still, Hannah insisted she had zero interest in intimacy--but her passion-filled kisses betrayed her. And Cord would not be denied. He'd darned well marry Hannah to keep the upper hand...!

"Love is about survival of the fittest. Some men fall, but survivors like me don't." -- Jack Stockwell's thoughts on love. Mercenary Jack Stockwell's secret mission was twofold: 1) Find out if the Stockwells had swindled Beth Johnson's ancestors out of their fortune, and 2) Get out with his heart intact. The strong, earthy widow and her two children stirred the dark shadows of his soul, and left traces of hope. But Jack had to resist her sweet temptation, and shackle himself to caution. For Beth would soon discover that her lover was actually her worst enemy, a Stockwell. At the shock of this revelation, would she seek the ultimate revenge, or let love settle the score?