The car slowed to a stop behind a long line of cars that filled the circular drive in front of a breathtaking, two-story home situated on sprawling green grass, dotted only by meticulously kept barns, fences, and horse pastures. She'd never seen anything like it before. Then again, she'd never actually stepped foot on a real working ranch before, either.

The back door opened, Bradley exited the car, then helped her ease out. He kept her hand firmly in his, and she was grateful ...