Overview

She came to Jackson Creek for a fresh start. She never expected to clash with the most stubborn—and sinfully attractive—rancher in town.

Dr. Lane Carter left behind the high-pressure world of Denver veterinary medicine to take over a struggling rural clinic in Wyoming. Small-town life is supposed to be simple—until she finds herself toe-to-toe with Casey Mitchell, a no-nonsense rancher whose trust is harder to earn than a skittish mustang. When a deadly outbreak threatens Casey’s prized horses, Lane is the only one who can save them. But earning Casey’s respect is one thing… handling the slow-burn tension between them is another.

As they work side by side to fight the crisis, their clashes spark more than just frustration. Beneath Casey’s icy exterior lies a fire that Lane can’t ignore. And when late-night barn checks and lingering glances turn into something more, they both have to decide: can they take the risk of trusting each other… or will the past keep them from something real?

A gritty, small-town western romance filled with slow-burn tension, fierce women, and swoon-worthy sapphic longing.