Nick Noble hadn't planned on being the prodigal son. But when his father dies and leaves half of Silver Buckle?the Noble family ranch?to Nick's former best friend, he must return home to face his mistakes, and guarantee that the Silver Buckle stays in the Noble family. Award-winning journalist Piper Sullivan believes Nick framed her brother for murder, and she's determined to find justice. But following Nick to the Silver Buckle and posing as a ranch cook proves more challenging than she thinks. So does resisting his charming smile. As Nick seeks to overturn his father's will?and Piper digs for answers?family secrets surface that send Nick's life into a tailspin. But there's someone who's out to take the Silver Buckle from the Noble family, and he'll stop at nothing?even murder?to make it happen. From the Back Cover Nick Noble hadn't planned on being the prodigal son. But when his father dies and leaves half the Silver Buckle-the Noble family ranch-to Nick's former best friend, he returns home to face his mistakes . . . and to guarantee that the ranch stays in the Noble family. Award-winning journalist Piper Sullivan believes Nick framed her brother for murder, and she's determined to find justice. But following Nick to the Silver Buckle and posing as a ranch cook proves more challenging than she thinks. So does resisting his charming smile. As Nick seeks to overturn his father's will-and Piper digs for answers-family secrets surface that send Nick's life into a tailspin. But there's someone else who wants to take the Silver Buckle from the Noble family, and he'll stop at nothing-even murder-to make it happen. About the Author Susan May Warren recently returned home to her native Minnesota after serving for eight years with her husband and four children as missionaries in Russia. She now writes full time from Minnesota's north woods.