Single father Matt Harte learned the hard way not to trust women. His wife left him because she couldn't deal with ranch life--so the last thing he wants to do is plan the annual Valentine's Day dance. His daughter, Lucy, has plans for her father; she's determined to get him to fall for beautiful vet and recent Salt River transplant Ellie Webster.

Ellie knows that Matt doesn't want her in his town, let alone on the too-small dance committee of two. It's not as if she wants to spend all that one-on-one time with the rugged rancher, imagining what it would be like to be his partner--for real...

BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME

The Color of Courage by USA TODAY bestselling author Patricia Davids

Desperate to save her brother's injured horse, Sergeant Lindsey Mandel must place her trust in handsome veterinarian Brian Cutter. He's inspired by her commitment to kin and country, but can he learn to put his faith in love?

Previously published.