Rafael Pederos is awakened in the middle of the night by his wheelchair-bound sister Pearl. Someone’s in the barn where they shouldn’t be. Rafael tells her to call the cops as he storms out to chase off the rustlers, but he’s too late. They’re already gone, and they’ve taken four pregnant mares with them. Now the future of the Pederos Ranch is up in the air.<br><br>This is where Chad Masters comes in. As a detective-ranger, he swears to track down the missing mares. But that’s easier said than done when he realizes there’s something about Rafael he can’t resist. Now if he can just get past the gruff exterior and teach Rafael how to love again.

Stolen Hearts

Chad’s words came rushing back to him.


The happiness was still here, he just refused to acknowledge it.


“What’s wrong?” He gingerly made his way down to her.


“Come see for yourself.” She wheeled her chair around in a blink and was off, this time heading for the front door.


Rafael let his curiosity lead the way. An idle thought slipped quickly by, what a pair they made, her in her chair and him on crutches. For some reason it tickled his funny bone and he chuckled. Pearl cast him a glance over her shoulder, one eyebrow arched.


“Nice to see you in a good mood for once,” she said, stopping at the door. She undid the locks and yanked it open. “I knew that man would be good for us.”


Chapter 13