The more he gets to know the intrusive Kira Jennings, the more Jason Ross grudgingly falls for her. She's smart, she's beautiful and she gets him...what man could resist?But she's asking for too much. Because if Jason makes this deal—gives Kira the right-of-way across his ranch—it'll mean groveling to the mighty Jennings family once again. And the last time nearly ruined him. Scratch the "nearly," he's still picking up the pieces of his life-interrupted.So what's he to do? Salvage his pride and turn his back on Kira's kindness and generosity? Or take the chance and hope this Jennings will save him?