"There was a time when Crow Hill, Texas's notorious Dalton Gang ran wild. Now, as owners of the Dalton Ranch, their partnership in the rundown operation leaves little time for raising hell--except for the right women who can turn on the heat. It's been sixteen years since Dax Campbell set foot in Crow Hill--and sixteen years since Arwen Poole had a crush on him in high school. Unfortunately, setting her sights on this irresistible man again has stirred up a lot of unfulfilled desires in Arwen. A few nights in bed with Dax should get him out of her system once and for all. That's all she wants. And for now, that's all she needs. But Dax is looking for something deeper in a woman. So they agree to an unconventional affair: for every no-strings sexual encounter Arwen craves, Dax gets to take her out for a night of romance. While both manage to hold up their end of the bargain, they're growing closer than either of them can afford. Because Dax has a family secret that could drive him out of Crow Hill for good, and Arwen's not letting him go without a fight."--Page 4 of cover.