Always A Cowboy by Linda Lael Miller

He's the middle of the three Carson brothers and is as stubborn as they come – and he won't thank a beautiful stranger for getting in his way!

Drake Carson is the quintessential cowboy. In charge of the family ranch, he knows the realities of this life, its pleasures and heartbreaks. Lately, managing the wild stallions on his property is wearing him down. When an interfering so–called expert arrives and starts offering her opinion, Drake is wary, but he can't deny the longing – and the challenge – she stirs in him.

Luce Hale is researching how wild horses interact with ranch animals – and with ranchers. The Carson matriarch invites her to stay with the family, which guarantees frequent encounters with Drake. Luce and Drake are at odds from the very beginning but when Drake believes Luce is in danger, that changes everything – for both of them.