Long, tall Texans. Harden ; Harley
(Book)

Harley first published as The Maverick by Harlequin in 2009.

Harden: Every soul in Texas knows Harden Tremayne as the unpredictable wildcat son of a wealthy rancher. When beautiful Miranda Warren breezes in from the Windy City, Harden realizes there is actually something in this world hecares about, which is a darn shame considering he's never wanted for anything until now. One night he saves the life of the lovely but newly widowed Miranda. The desire grows over the weeks and months between them and gives Mindy something to live for. When Harden demands they marry Mindy agrees. But after the wedding Harden avoids Mindy as much as possible and when they do meet his words are cruel ripping her to pieces. Mindy packs her bags to leave.

Harley: Always in the middle of trouble, be it during roundup or at Jacobsville county dances, Harley Fowler emerges unscathed. Until he meets whirlwind, top-notch investigator Alice Jones, who is trying to solve a murder involving the one family Harley doesn't want to talk about - his own. Suddenly he's in the midst of mayhem - and all he can think about is protecting Alice. But the stubborn woman is unappreciative of his efforts. What's a confirmed maverick to do? Is seduction the solution?