Gavin Mathis is ready to settle down. He's quit his job and come home to Shadow Maverick Ranch to do just that. Too bad his decision caused his beautiful former colleague to lose her job. Lauren Delgado is a no-nonsense businesswoman. She's had a crush on Gavin for years, but has a strict "hands-off" policy with the men she works with. When her life takes an unexpected turn, there's nothing to stop her from accepting his invitation to Galveston Island, where the policy is definitely hands-on.