Despite a bitter family feud a rugged rancher and a boarding school beauty discover passion.Returning to her father's Texas ranch after two years at an Eastern boarding school, silver-blonde, violet-eyed Laurel Burke was more beautiful than ever. As she stepped off the train, her gaze met that of rugged rancher Brandon Prescott, and a long-smoldering flame was instantly rekindled.But a bitter family feud had sown seeds of distrust and hatred between the Burkes and the Prescotts, and Laurel's father was adamantly opposed to a match between his beloved daughter and his sworn enemy.Bound to one another by searing passion, Laurel and Brandon would have to overcome deceit, misunderstanding, and three generations of violent enmity before they could yield to a lifetime of ecstasy...