The Obedient Servant — Karen Mercury

It's time for revolution in California, and pioneer Milo Stephens is the man to lead the republic into a new dawn. Tallulah Crabtree knew she could hide in this remote frontier. She has no intention of repeating a marriage to an abusive philanderer. But when rebel leader Milo bumps into her at her Blue Wing Inn, her passion for him opens up old wounds. Milo has only consorted with men since the death of his wife and child. He thinks he's just toying idly with Corporal Reynaldo Vargas to pass the time. But Tallulah and Reynaldo have plans for the dangerously hot Milo. The man they both love is about to set a torch to the old rule. But to love again requires trust and submission, and the domineering Milo stubbornly refuses to play the role of the obedient servant. Note: Each book in series is a stand alone and can be read out of order.