The Draegers of Last Stand, Texas

If you can't stand the heat...  

Lam Draeger’s deep wounds from the death of his young son and his

subsequent divorce were still healing when he was saddled with his

running his family’s cattle and rodeo stock ranch and the

responsibility of raising his siblings and keeping them out of

trouble. His every moment is devoted to running the ranch and business 

smoothly. He’s had no time to mourn his many losses or try to rebuild 

his personal life. And romance? Out of the question, no matter how 

sweet the temptation.

...don't fall in love in the kitchen

Single mom Gwen Hobbs is right back where she swore she’d never be –

cooking in the kitchen at the Draeger ranch just like her mom before

her. But since her fiance and the father of her daughters walked out

on her, taking all their savings with him, she’s forced to be

practical. So she vows to ignore the attraction that hums between her

and Lam and to stop dreaming of becoming a chef. But when Lam suggests

she audition for a cooking competition, Gwen realizes that not all her

dreams are out of reach, and her growing hopes extend far beyond a

professionally tricked-out kitchen.