A determined heiress. A rancher with everything to lose. A marriage of necessity-and deadly secrets.Hope Montoya knows someone is trying to poison her. After losing her father to murder and suspecting her mother was also targeted, Hope is determined to survive until she turns twenty-five and can finally control her own destiny. But with her uncle holding the reins of her estate, she fears she won't last that long. There's only one way to escape: marry a man she can trust.Micah Stone has loved Hope from afar, but after being accused of her father's murder, he's become an outcast in the community. With his ranch suffering from drought and his reputation in tatters, the last thing he expects is Hope's proposal-a marriage in name only, in exchange for land and much-needed cash. Despite his pride, Micah can't refuse her offer, and together they embark on a partnership filled with danger, desire, and betrayal.As they race to uncover the truth behind the deadly attacks, Hope and Micah must learn to trust each other if they're to survive-and find a love neither expected.Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, marriage of convenience romance, Texas frontier romance, heiress heroine romance, rancher romance, romantic suspense westerns, and small town mystery romance.