The Gamble — Lyncee Shillard

For as long as anyone can remember, the Dempskeys and the Stonewells have been at odds. JT Dempskey's ruthless need to possess Rough Ride, the Stonewell's ranch, carried beyond the grave and the edict of his will sets into motion a course of events that will change the lives of two people forever.

Ryder Dempskey wants nothing to do with his father's sick scheme, until he sees Callie Stonewell and realizes he can't walk away. Convinced that the ‘ends justify the means', Ryder lies about his true reasons and convinces Callie the only way to save Rough Ride is to marry him.

Death threats, kidnappings, and attacks show Callie and Ryder that there is more at stake than their respective ranches… their lives could hang in the balance… just because a Dempskey and a Stonewell dare get married.

Too much could be lost if they walk away, and neither one of them bargained on the pull between them â€" even if they both prefer to deny it. Decades of lies culminate in revelations that will leave some stunned… and others dead.