Cooper Lang has all he needs in life-his ranch, his motorcycle shop and female companionship whenever he wants it. So when Kendra Mattingly reappears one hot summer day and knees him in the groin for kissing her, he knows he should stay clear but being one of the Bad Boys of Dry River also means accepting dangerous challenges and this obstinate beauty is definitely too much to resist. Kendra has been in love with Cooper since her teens but after he rejected her, she settled for a loveless marriage, which she eventually escaped. Now her chance with Cooper has finally arrived yet she can't help but feel he doesn't desire the same things in life.Upfront about his feelings regarding marriage and kids, Kendra ends things because she's always wanted marriage and a family. When her past threatens her safety, Cooper wonders if he's made a huge mistake.