Iron Creek, Wyoming, 1880 After the death of her beloved grandpappy, headstrong and spirited Ellie Mae Owens finds herself alone in the world, with nothing but a battered carpetbag and a heart full of determination. Seeking a fresh start and the comfort of friendship, she sets out for Iron Creek, the small frontier town where her childhood friends Bonnie and Carrie Anne have both found new lives. Ellie Mae’s first steps in Iron Creek are anything but smooth. Stubborn and feisty, she finds herself in hot water almost immediately when a misunderstanding at the saloon nearly lands her in a brawl. It’s there, in the smoky glow of lamplight and danger, that she meets the tall, handsome cowboy Adam Anderson, who steps in to rescue her before things turn ugly. Grateful and a little smitten, Ellie Mae is soon welcomed into the Anderson household. She quickly becomes part of the bustling, loving ranch family, pitching in with chores and learning the rhythms of prairie life. Her independence and courage win her friends, but her reckless streak soon catches Adam’s attention and earns her more than one stern talking-to and even the occasional spanking. As the weeks go by, Ellie Mae finds herself drawn ever closer to Adam. His quiet strength and unwavering honesty begin to break down the walls she’s built, and she realises she’s falling for the handsome cowboy. Adam, too, finds himself captivated by Ellie Mae’s fire and loyalty, though he wonders if his ranch and his love will be enough to keep her wild heart tamed. But trouble is brewing in Iron Creek. Alanna Devlin, the town’s notorious beauty and schemer, has her sights set on Adam. Determined to keep Ellie Mae out of the picture, Alanna enlists a drifter to claim he’s Ellie Mae’s long-lost husband—throwing scandal and suspicion into the Andersons’ path. Can Ellie Mae prove her innocence, and can her love for Adam overcome the lies and jealousy? And most of all, can she learn to behave? This is Book III in The Anderson Brothers, but it’s a stand-alone. Disclaimer: If you love romantic spanking discipline, alpha heroes, and feisty heroines, jump straight in, but if this offends you, please don't purchase it!