She's independent, headstrong, and unsuitable for him in every way… Elizabeth Winslow is on the run. Her angry, greedy father is determined to sell her to the highest bidder, and seeking refuge with her outlaw brother is her only hope. When she finds him, she is determined that no one, including the man hiding on the hill, will harm the only family she has left. Ben Seymour knows better than anyone about rotten luck. After his pa's untimely death and his brother's betrayal, he’s knocked unconscious after witnessing a stagecoach robbery. He retreats to the small town of Spring Creek to work as a ranch hand and to lick his wounds. Ben believes Elizabeth, the ranch owner's sister, is the exact opposite of a proper lady, and they clash at every turn. She dresses, cusses, and acts like a man, but he can’t quit thinking about her, even though he’s convinced another woman in town would be his perfect fit. It becomes impossible to deny the chemistry brewing between them, but he’s determined to ignore Elizabeth and her undeniable beauty. When Elizabeth's father and his evil friend find her, and Ben's own future takes an abrupt turn, can they help protect each other from their past secrets and life-altering blackmail? Or will trusting their intensifying feelings turn out to be a dangerous mistake? Thundering Mountain is the second hot read in the Thundering Mountain Ranch series . All books in the series can be read as a standalone with a happily ever after in each one.