Jared Redwolf knew Ava Thompson should have been his, but four years ago his lover had left Paradise, Texas, to marry another man. Now Ava was back, and Jared was hell–bent on uncovering the truth of why she had fled. Their reunion turned explosive when Jared learned Ava's secret.... She'd had his child!

Ava knew that Jared was not a man to forgive and forget. But she also knew he wouldn't be willing to lose his little girl again. Despite her need to run away, she kept remembering all the incredible nights they had shared – the bone–melting kisses, the tender embraces... Could Ava tame Jared's stubborn pride and make him recognize she was meant to be Redwolf's Woman?