Fast track up the political ladder, fast cars, fast women&mdash;that's Garrett McKettrick. Make that <I>was.</i> A scandal has brought him home to Blue River, Texas, a place where a man can slow down, take stock and plan his next move. Which <I>doesn't</i> include staying at the family ranch with his brothers. A city boy, Garrett doesn't think he has the land in his blood.<P>But Blue River has other attractions, like his former high school nemesis, Julie Remington. Now a striking woman, Julie comes complete with a four-year-old cowboy, a three-legged beagle and deep ties to the community. Good thing they have nothing in common&hellip;except their undeniable attraction and a future brighter than the Texas sun.