<strong>"Linda Lael Miller creates vibrant characters and stories I defy you to forget." </strong>--<strong>#1 <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Debbie Macomber</strong> <p/><strong>He's the middle of the three Carson brothers and as stubborn as they come. But when this infuriating--and irresistible</strong><strong>--</strong><strong>woman appears on his doorstep, it's clear he's met his match...</strong> <p/><strong>Drake Carson</strong> is the quintessential cowboy. In charge of the family ranch, he knows the realities of this life, its pleasures and heartbreaks. Lately, managing the wild stallions on his property is wearing him down. When an interfering so-called expert arrives and starts offering her opinion, Drake is wary, but he can't deny the longing--and the challenge--she stirs in him. <p/><strong>Luce Hale</strong> is researching how wild horses interact with ranch animals--and with ranchers. The Carson matriarch invites her to stay with the family, which guarantees frequent encounters with Drake, her ruggedly handsome and decidedly <em>un</em>welcoming son. Luce and Drake are at odds from the very beginning, especially when it comes to the rogue stallion who's stealing the ranch mares. But when Drake believes Luce is in danger, that changes everything--for both of them. <p/><strong>The Carsons of Mustang Creek</strong> <p/><strong>Book 1: <i>Once a Rancher</i><br>Book 2: <i>Always a Cowboy</i><br>Book 3: <i>Forever a Hero</i><br>Book 4: <i>A Snow Country