When love comes calling, what's a girl to do? Laurel Stanton never thought she had a crush on her grumpy boss - until Russ Hollister announced he was leaving his vet practice. When he proposed that she move with him to a ranch and continue to be his assistant - it made her rethink everything...

For Russ, to focus on the horses and cattle on the Cantrell ranch was the chance of a lifetime. But suddenly, facing a day without lovely Laurel's patience, smile and soothing touch would be pure purgatory. He'd made her one offer - but should he make her another?