"What's the point of loving a womanwhen she might just cut and run?"—Ethan Eldridge, veterinarian It's not easy living down a wild-child reputation. ButSusan Fortune has never done anything the easy way. Whowould have guessed she'd turn out to be a well-respectedSan Francisco psychologist with a knack for helping waywardteens? Not Ethan Eldridge, her secret crush who had lived inRed Rock, Texas, seventeen years ago. Now back on the ranch to pay respects to ailing Ryan Fortune,Susan lets Ethan in on her little secret. However, the ruggedveterinarian has a surprise for her, too. Their longing wasmutual. And how can he say no to a second chance withSusan? But Ethan's heart is scarred. And if she wants to keephim, Susan's got to prove that even rebels have to put downroots sometime.