A fierce saloon owner fighting to save her empire. A possessive deputy who will bare her, spank her, and claim her before every watchful eye. Philippa Douglas battles ruthless threats to keep her saloon standing, never expecting the tall, commanding deputy to stride through the swinging doors and seize her in front of the entire crowded room. One hand pins her hips to the bar, her skirts yanked high, her bare bottom exposed to gasps and stares as his broad palm cracks down in sharp, deliberate swats that bloom fiery red across her skin. The first stinging blow turns her red, turning hesitation into trembling heat.