Chet Wilde didn't just grow up with dreams of becoming a rancher. It was in his blood the day he was born. For the Wildes, ranching is a family affair—a Wilde thing. But that solitary kind of life can wear on a man, and at his age he’s given up on the idea of settling down and starting a family. Besides, between the cattle and his brothers, his plate's full enough. So much for love. Christy Harris' experience with men could be summed up in one word. Awful. From growing up with an absent father to the abusive boyfriend willing to chase her across the country to stay in control of every aspect of her life, all men have ever taught her is that they take what they want. No matter the cost. So much for happiness. The moment Chet laid eyes on her, he knew she was different. So, naturally, when he saw that she was neck deep in trouble he had to step in. It's the way he was raised.Watching a man—a stranger no less—stand up for her is enough to make Christy question everything she thought she knew. There's no denying the spark between them. Can Chet really be who he seems? Is he offering protection, or more control? Taking What Is Mine is a standalone contemporary romance set in a small town in rural Colorado. Emotional. Honest. Real.