The First Family of Texas Series by K.N. Casper

The Man and His Family Adam First and his family have been running the Number One Ranch in West Texas for generations. But now his daughter, driven by spite and revenge, has sold controlling interest to the local bank. The Woman with Their Fate in Her HandsSheila Malone, a consultant for the bank, has to determine if Adam is managing the ranch properly and whether he should continue to oversee its operations... moreThe Man and His Family Adam First and his family have been running the Number One Ranch in West Texas for generations. But now his daughter, driven by spite and revenge, has sold controlling interest to the local bank. The Woman with Their Fate in Her HandsSheila Malone, a consultant for the bank, has to determine if Adam is managing the ranch properly and whether he should continue to oversee its operations. The Choices They Have to MakeAdam can stay on - but only if he agrees to Sheila's recommendations. That's asking a lot. Adam is as inflexible as Sheila is strong-willed. And the heat between them isn't just from their disagreements about the destiny of the ranch. less

The first daughter just might have a second chance Nineteen years ago, when she thought she knew everything, Kerry First ditched Craig Robeson at their high school prom and ran off with the class bad boy. It was a mistake - one of many she would make. Now Craig is back in her life, successful, strikingly handsome, generous and caring. And despite everything, he's thrilled to see Kerry again... moreThe first daughter just might have a second chance Nineteen years ago, when she thought she knew everything, Kerry First ditched Craig Robeson at their high school prom and ran off with the class bad boy. It was a mistake - one of many she would make. Now Craig is back in her life, successful, strikingly handsome, generous and caring. And despite everything, he's thrilled to see Kerry again. They've both grown up in 19 years - though they had to do it the hard way - and they're ready for a deep connection. Except that Kerry's unresolved problems with her family, so uncomfortably close to Craig's own, almost send him running this time - no matter how much he wants to be with her, no matter how much she begs him to stay.... less

Julie First is no man’s patsy. When her boyfriend offers marriage on the condition that she dedicate herself to him and his banking career, she’s out the door without a backward glance. She has her own career with the school district to devote her energies to. What she isn’t prepared for was a loyalty oath as part of her contract. She has no intention of criticizing the school administration . . . until she uncovers what appears to be corruption... moreJulie First is no man’s patsy. When her boyfriend offers marriage on the condition that she dedicate herself to him and his banking career, she’s out the door without a backward glance. She has her own career with the school district to devote her energies to. What she isn’t prepared for was a loyalty oath as part of her contract. She has no intention of criticizing the school administration . . . until she uncovers what appears to be corruption. There’s only one person she feels comfortable approaching with her concerns, the school board’s new member, Rolf Murdock. Divorced from a woman who left him and the kids to pursue her own business ambitions, he’s skeptical of Julie’s suspicions but promises to investigate. It doesn’t take long, however, before they’re both uncomfortable with what they find, and there’s nothing academic about it. less