The Cattleman

Contemporary Romance set in Texas, Sequel to "The Tycoon"

Ever since a disastrous marriage and divorce at a young age, Pickett Lockhart has kept his emotions under control. He's preoccupied anyway with learning to be the general manager of the vast Double-Barrel Ranch outside of Drinkwell, Texas. Still, his older brother's marriage and looming fatherhood has aroused an envy within him to have a wife, kids and home of his own. But he can't get married, even to a woman he loves who also loves him. His divorce cost him and his family a bundle, leaving him with an overwhelming fear of stepping into another financial trap.

Amanda Breckenridge, winning swim team coach and English teacher in Drinkwell High School, has been in love with Pic for as long as she can remember. They were high school sweethearts. After he eloped with someone he met in college, Amanda left Drinkwell. Her father's illness brought her back to town and a revived relationship with Pic. But Pic's mother has never thought Amanda was good enough for him. She intends to destroy their relationship by sending a friend's beautiful daughter to the ranch to tempt Pic. Can Amanda and Pic's bond survive his mother and her schemes? Or the unexpected career opportunity that falls into Amanda's lap?


Genre: Romance