First book in the eagerly anticipated sequel to the Bellamys of Texas trilogy! Fast-forwarding a few generations finds the contemporary Bellamy-Welles-Slade families going strong in northern New Mexico. Colter Bellamy and his partner, Jonah Slade, run the security division of the family business in Albuquerque, including private investigation and personal security services. When they get the call that J.D. Pederson's death was suspicious, Colter rushes to northern New Mexico, the area near his own family's ranch, to see how he can aid in the investigation. When he discovers that the blown tire and rollover were no accident, everyone associated with the Pederson Ranch becomes a suspect. Twenty-eight year old, hazel-eyed Miranda Pederson seems the most broken up by the death, but she's also the one with the most to gain. Miranda is shocked to learn she has inherited the lucrative ranch. J.D. was her stepfather and she expected his natural sons, nine-year-old twins, would be the heirs. When Colter Bellamy shows up with his suspicious questions and a good-sized dose of the Bellamy charm, she doesn't know what to think. But within days, someone fires shots at Miranda and her young stepbrothers, and she knows all their lives are at risk, unless J.D.'s killer is caught. One by one, Colter checks out the suspects, wanting to believe in Miranda's innocence and to ignore how good she looks in those jeans. Can they resist the sparks that fly between them, even if it turns out Miranda is a suspect and Colter might be the one to turn her in? Or will Miranda learn the deepest secrets of the Bellamy family and discover betrayals that shock her to the core? Praise for Susan Yawn Tanner's Bellamys of Texas series: "Non-stop Western action combined with a passionate love story. Five breathless stars!!" -Sue's Reviews online "I love the story line of this book. Very well written. Author does a great job making you feel like you are in the book!" - Lisa Armand, 5 stars, Amazon "Great book! This book is about love; love for family, love for your child, first love, lost love, and true love." - SKM, 5 stars, online review "A journey to the past ... fast paced, intriguing, action packed and romantic!" - Carol LaGatta, 5 stars, online review "So happy Book 2 of The Bellamys of Texas was released. The story of Jeb, a Texas Ranger, and Hannah, a preacher's young widow who wants to avenge her husband and her unborn child's death, is an awesome read." - Janice, 5 stars on Amazon "Wonderful! This book has it all -- action, romance, lawmen, outlaws, and vivid character descriptions, all woven together in a believable story." - 5 stars on Amazon (for Fire Across Texas)