Man Of Passion (Morgan's Mercenaries, #13) (Maverick Hearts, #1)

Banished by his aristocratic family, proud Rafe Antonio needed no one. The rugged ranger had pledged himself to the protection of the land he loved—and the life of a lone wolf. Then, out of the world of privilege he d walked away from came Arianna Worthington, an innocent beauty in desperate need of a knight in shining armor. Suddenly Rafe discovered a duty far greater than any before. For Arianna needed more than a protector: she needed a lover, a partner—a mate. And passionate, powerful Rafe was determined to be that man—despite the consequences!