Texas True

A second chance for a veteran and his sweetheart comes at a price in this romance from the New York Times-bestselling author of the Calder Saga.He's the one who got away... The cowboy who claimed her heart before taking off on a tour of duty, planning never to return. But Beau Tyler is back, and Natalie Haskell feels defenseless against the powerful pull of the brawny soldier. Especially when she finds herself suddenly widowed and needing the shelter of his strong arms.She's the hometown sweetheart... The girl Beau left behind but never forgot, despite his battle-scarred soul. Now Natalie is the real reason he's staying on at the ranch, despite rumors that he was somehow involved in her late husband's death. Because something in Beau has stirred to life again--something he believed his painful past had destroyed. And not even wild horses can keep him from the woman he still loves.... Praise for the Tylers of Texas series ""Big, bold, and sexy, Texas True is Janet Dailey at her best!"--Kat Martin "Dailey does the genre proud with plenty of intrigue, subplots, twists and, of course, love. Fans and newcomers alike will revel in the ride."--Publishers Weekly on Texas Tall