Overview

She left town to chase her dreams. Now she’s back… and the one woman she can’t forget is standing in her way.

Harper Tucker never planned to return to Jackson Creek. But when her father’s sudden passing leaves her the sole heir to the struggling family ranch, she has no choice but to come home and salvage what’s left. The town remembers her as the girl who ran away, and no one is more bitter about her return than Tessa Mitchell—the ex-rival turned reluctant business partner who once held Harper’s heart in her calloused hands.

Tessa has spent years building her reputation as a top-tier horse trainer and rancher. She never needed Harper—until now. When a high-stakes cattle deal forces them into an uneasy partnership, Tessa is determined to keep things strictly business. But old wounds don’t heal easily, and the tension between them is hotter than a summer wildfire.

As secrets unravel and sparks reignite, Harper and Tessa must decide: Is the past too broken to mend, or is love worth taking the reins?

A sizzling slow-burn, small-town romance packed with second chances, unresolved tension, and swoon-worthy cowgirl charm. Perfect for fans of Melissa Brayden, Jae, and Lauralyn Thompson.