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Book Metal Cowboy

    Book Details:
  • Author : Joe Kurmaskie
  • Publisher : Three Rivers Press (CA)
  • Release : 2002
  • ISBN : 0609809113
  • Pages : 338 pages

Download or read book Metal Cowboy written by Joe Kurmaskie and published by Three Rivers Press (CA). This book was released on 2002 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This heartwarming collection of true stories reveals the thrill and the freedom of traveling America's back roads on a bicycle, and the joy of discovering unforgettable characters along the way.From the moment he borrowed his big sister's banana-seat bike and careened down the neighborhood hill at the age of five, Joe Kurmaskie has known the intoxicating freedom and power of the bicycle. In this big-hearted collection of stories, Joe -- dubbed the Metal Cowboy by a blind rancher he encountered one icy morning in Idaho -- tells of his whimsical, wild adventures through the American landscape.

Book Cowboy Six Pack

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  • Author : Kari Lynn Dell
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2017-05-19
  • ISBN : 9781546701989
  • Pages : 564 pages

Download or read book Cowboy Six Pack written by Kari Lynn Dell and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-19 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every woman loves a six-pack! Six sexy cowboy stories sure to make you swoon as they ride, rope and two-step into your heart!To Steal a Cowboy's Heart by Kari Lynn Dell: Rule #1: when undercover, never get personal. He's the exception she can't afford...or resist. If lying is your job, is true love possible?Cowboy Courtship by Allison Merritt: Despite work-place trauma and domestic drama, Dean and London might be able to overcome any relationship trouble with a little patience and a sweet cowboy courtship.Changing a Cowboy's Tune by Stephanie Berget: After years apart, can the barrel racer and her cowboy see past their own dreams and cultivate a life they both love?Catch the Rain by Paty Jager: Zach MacDonald, the new veterinarian in town, sees in stable hand, Kitty Baxter, more than she sees in herself.Broken Vows by Melissa Keir: Distance causes problems for Rick and Julie. It turns their world upside down. When Julie puts her foot down, will Rick make the right choice or will their vows break?Cowboy Wrecked by D'Ann Lindun: Can a schoolteacher who wants nothing more than a family of her own and a bull rider unable to father children find a way to build a life together.

Book Rocky Mountain Heat  Six Pack Ranch  1

Download or read book Rocky Mountain Heat Six Pack Ranch 1 written by Vivian Arend and published by Arend Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's the one who taught her to ride. Now all he wants is to ride her.Blake Coleman is old enough to know that acting on impulse causes nothing but trouble. But when trouble's a western-hat-wearing blonde with slim legs that go on forever, what's a man to do? Wanting the sweet girl next door is just wrong. The responsible thing to do is keep his hands off.Jaxi has other plans for Blake's hands, and his heart. She may have once considered him a big brother, but that was a long time ago. She's all grown up now and ready to convince him that she's perfect for him. Except he can't seem to see past the big "don't touch" sign that's apparently still hanging around her neck.When Jaxi ends up living right under Blake's nose, the undeniable heat between them slides off simmer and leaps up to barn-burning levels. However, a few of the younger six-pack Colemans have decided Jaxi's brand of trouble is worth risking a few busted bones.That is, if Blake's finally ready to let go the reins and fight for what he wants...Warning: Sexy cowboys seducing and being seduced in trucks, pool halls and barns. Droolworthy country charm, a little double-teaming, a few secrets and a whole lot of brothers to look forward to. Anyone wanna go for a ride?Previously published in 2011

Book Rocky Mountain Desire

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  • Author : Vivian Arend
  • Publisher : Arend Publishing Inc.
  • Release : 2017-02-16
  • ISBN : 1941456200
  • Pages : 268 pages

Download or read book Rocky Mountain Desire written by Vivian Arend and published by Arend Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A STAND ALONE story in the bestselling SIX PACK RANCH series by New York Times Bestselling Author Vivian Arend​ ------------- Nothing comes easy. You’ve gotta work for it. Matt Coleman always figured at this point in his life, he’d be settled down with a family. Since his ex split for the big city, though, no way will he give anyone else the chance to drop-kick his heart. Physical pleasure? Hell, yeah, he’ll take—and give—with gusto, but nothing more. Hope Meridan is working long hours to hold on to her new quilt shop, going it alone since her sister/business partner ran off. Sex? Right, like she’s got the time. Not that she doesn’t have the occasional dirty fantasy about Matt. Fat chance he’d dream of knocking boots with her—the younger sister of the woman who dumped him. Nope, she’ll just have to settle for friendship. Friends would be far easier if there wasn’t something combustible going on between them. And when casual interest starts to grow into something more, their tenuous bond strengthens in the heat of desire. But it may not survive the hurricane-force arrival of the last person either of them ever wanted to see again… Warning: Small-town rivals, men in pursuit and family meddling—in good and bad ways. Look for a cowboy who knows how to rope, ride and rein in a hell of a lot more than eight seconds of sheer bliss. Previously published in 2012 Keywords: Canadian Author, cowboy, western, contemporary, small town For readers who enjoy: Jennifer Ryan, Joan Johnston, Kate Pearce, Linda Lael Miller, Lindsay McKenna, Diana Palmer, Maisey Yates, Vicki Lewis Thompson, Lorelei James.

Book The Cowboy Charm

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  • Author : Sinclair Jayne
  • Publisher : Tule Publishing
  • Release : 2024-02-20
  • ISBN : 1961544784
  • Pages : 229 pages

Download or read book The Cowboy Charm written by Sinclair Jayne and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All work and no play is not how this cowboy intends to spend his day… Former special forces soldier Ryder Lea has dedicated his life to serving others. Now honorably discharged, he’s looking to return to his cowboy roots to work as a rodeo stock contractor and travel the country he’s spent years protecting. But first, he has an obligation in Marietta, Montana to his fallen commanding officer. Surely completing a few hours of community service won’t be that challenging? Physical therapist Edison Martin is short-staffed and underwhelmed when the tall, broad-shouldered cowboy with the ‘awe shucks’ smile swaggers into her clinic as her latest community-service volunteer. She needs trained help, not eye-candy. And Ryder reminds Edi of everything she’s lost and every man who’s done her wrong. Bound by duty and compassionate by nature, Ryder dives into his temporary role with humor and enthusiasm. His motto: make a difference. But what will it take to get statuesque, super serious Edi to smile and remember that each day is a gift?

Book Rocky Mountain Home

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  • Author : Vivian Arend
  • Publisher : Arend Publishing Inc.
  • Release : 2017-07-18
  • ISBN : 1941456138
  • Pages : 441 pages

Download or read book Rocky Mountain Home written by Vivian Arend and published by Arend Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2017-07-18 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stand alone story in the bestselling SIX PACK RANCH series by New York Times Bestselling Author Vivian Arend. ------------- There’s no distance you can run to escape the past. Too stubborn to face his sins, Jesse Coleman bolted from the Six Pack Ranch, only to fall straight into the arms of a beautiful stranger. Twelve hours later, the seductive firebrand is nothing but a whiskey-laced memory—but one powerful enough to convince Jesse tracking down his elusive lover is worth the effort. Darilyn Hayes figured it was her lucky night when the sexiest cowboy in Alberta interrupted her annual drink-until-I-fall-over wake. At least until four weeks later when she discovers she’s pregnant and her one-night-stand is nowhere to be found. Still, as she’s shared with her devoted blog readers, Dare has dealt with life’s not-so-gentle surprises before. She’ll make it on her own. When a meme gone viral leads to their reunion, Jesse’s floored by Dare’s news. She’s very clear she’s not looking for a commitment, but screw that. He’s going to do the right thing by her and his unborn kid. The fact they lit the sheets on fire is a bonus, but with a baby on the way, both their lives are gonna change. Jesse’s got a ton of family to reconnect with, including his estranged twin. Dare holds family loosely—even though she loves them—because she knows too well how fragile life can be. Between her and Jesse, they’ve got enough baggage to open a store. But they still have a shot at forever—if they’re willing to fight for it. This story contains the following: A sexy, dirty, cocky-as-hell prodigal son with massive bridges to rebuild. A woman able to see to the heart of the matter yet bold enough to speak the truth. A family of extraordinary resolve and endless love. A wedding or two. And babies—oh lordy, the babies… Keywords: Canadian Author, cowboy, western, contemporary, small town For readers who enjoy: Jennifer Ryan, Joan Johnston, Kate Pearce, Linda Lael Miller, Lindsay McKenna, Diana Palmer, Maisey Yates, Vicki Lewis Thompson, Lorelei James.

Book Cowboy s Virgin

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  • Author : Lexi Banks
  • Publisher : Ownit Publishing LLC
  • Release :
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 469 pages

Download or read book Cowboy s Virgin written by Lexi Banks and published by Ownit Publishing LLC. This book was released on with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Y’all would think with a name like Alex Fancy I’d be a butler or something, not the guy who’s soon gonna be the best damn bull rider in the world. Yeah, they say I have a bad attitude, and that I don’t deserve the shot, just because I like my women, beer, and fighting. I never much cared what they thought until the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen, a model named Emily, suggested we pretend to date. She said she needed my “edge” to help her get more clients, and I needed her innocent reputation to prove to people that I’m not some sort of asshole. Well, not a complete one, anyway. Six months dating a model seems like a nice deal, but one small hitch: she don’t want to have sex until she’s married, and she won’t let me sleep with any other women, even though we’re not really dating. This is gonna be a long six months.

Book A Cowboy s Secret

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  • Author : Vicki Lewis Thompson
  • Publisher : Ocean Dance Press
  • Release : 2019-10-04
  • ISBN : 1946759783
  • Pages : 225 pages

Download or read book A Cowboy s Secret written by Vicki Lewis Thompson and published by Ocean Dance Press. This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small town. Big secret. What could go wrong? When Air Force vet Aaron Donahue lands a dream job in Eagles Nest he doesn’t have love on his mind. Then Caitlin Dempsey pops on his radar and he can think of nothing else. But his chances of successfully wooing her take a nose dive. Against all odds, he shares his name, both first and last, with her cheating ex. If only he could start fresh with a different name… Saddle up for the popular McGavin Brothers series of steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood series. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love meeting the residents of Eagles Nest, Montana. THE MCGAVIN BROTHERS The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. A Cowboy's Strength (Zane & Mandy) A Cowboy's Honor (Cody & Faith) A Cowboy's Return (Ryker & April) A Cowboy's Heart (Bryce & Nicole) A Cowboy's Courage (Trevor & Olivia) A Cowboy's Christmas (Badger & Hayley) A Cowboy's Kiss (Luke & Abigail) A Cowboy's Luck (Michael & Roxanne) A Cowboy's Charm (Quinn & Kendra) A Cowboy's Challenge (Wes & Ingrid) A Cowboy's Baby (Gage & Emma) A Cowboy's Holiday (Pete & Taryn) A Cowboy's Choice (Brendan & Jo) A Cowboy's Worth (Rory & Damaris) A Cowboy's Destiny (Aleck & Tansy) A Cowboy's Secret (Aaron & Caitlin) A Cowboy's Homecoming (Seth & Zoe)

Book A Cowboy Kind of Thing

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  • Author : Reese Ryan
  • Publisher : Harlequin
  • Release : 2023-01-24
  • ISBN : 036972447X
  • Pages : 182 pages

Download or read book A Cowboy Kind of Thing written by Reese Ryan and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cowboy and a career-focused city girl can’t agree on anything—until they fall into bed in this latest installment in the Texas Cattleman's Club: The Wedding. He’s Texas. She’s Hollywood. …and together they’re playing with fire! Dionna Reed is in Royal, Texas, to help plan her starlet bestie’s wedding. But when the bride and groom bail, all the planning falls to Dionna…and the too-hot, too-sexy best man who’s convinced Texas can outdo Hollywood for this wedding event of the year. Well, bring it on, cowboy. Tripp Noble has one week to convince city-slicker Dionna that Royal is the perfect place for his cousin’s wedding—all the while keeping his hands off the gorgeous maid of honor. But cowboys don’t always follow the rules… From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. You’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Texas Cattleman's Club: The Wedding series: Book 1: A Cowboy Kind of Thing by Reese Ryan Book 2: Designs on a Rancher by LaQuette Book 3: Four Weeks to Forever by Karen Booth Book 4: Make Believe Match by Joanne Rock Book 5: Oh So Wrong with Mr. Right by Nadine Gonzalez Book 6: The Man She Loves to Hate by Jessica Lemmon

Book Hot Cowboy Nights

    Book Details:
  • Author : Carolyn Brown
  • Publisher : Forever
  • Release : 2016-05-31
  • ISBN : 1455534927
  • Pages : 256 pages

Download or read book Hot Cowboy Nights written by Carolyn Brown and published by Forever. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you like cowboy romances, you can never go wrong with a Carolyn Brown book." -Romancing the Book Blog If gossip is the lifeblood of a small town, then Lizzy Logan has been its beating heart. After being dumped by her fiance for another woman, she could have decided to crawl under a rock. But no, she'd rather really set tongues wagging by "moving on" with one of the hottest cowboys in Texas, who happens to live next door at the Lucky Penny Ranch. Those busybodies don't have to know it's actually all pretend. And just because Lizzy has no aim to tame her wild, blue-eyed neighbor doesn't mean she can't enjoy the ride of her life. Toby Dawson never was and never will be the settling-down type. But what harm could there be in agreeing to be Lizzy's pretend boyfriend? They'll put on a show for a few weeks and be done. Yet the more he gets to know Lizzy-really know her-the harder it is for him to keep his hands off of her in private. Soon this rough-and-ready cowboy is hoping to heal Lizzy's bruised heart and turn their fake affair into a true romance . . .

Book Cowboy Seeks Bride

    Book Details:
  • Author : Carolyn Brown
  • Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
  • Release : 2013-08-06
  • ISBN : 1402270224
  • Pages : 241 pages

Download or read book Cowboy Seeks Bride written by Carolyn Brown and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's Tough as Nails and Ready to Ride...She's Way Out of Her Element Rancher Dewar O'Donnell is just an old-fashioned cowboy at heart, and he can't wait to reenact the historic Chisholm Trail ride with his buddies. The trial-run cattle drive for a reality TV show sounds like a great time—until H.B. McKay pulls up in her slick red sports car. Haley McKay is a feisty, high-powered businesswoman with the power suit and stiletto heels to prove it. She's keen to research her company's hot new idea for a reality TV show—but mount up with a bunch of modern-day cowboys? Are they kidding? It's too late to back out now, so Haley sets out to prove that it will take more than snakes, storms, and stampedes to make her back down. Besides, sleeping under the stars with Dewar O'Donnell could prove mighty interesting. Spikes & Spurs Series Love Drunk Cowboy (Book 1) Red's Hot Cowboy (Book 2) Darn Good Cowboy Christmas (Book 3) One Hot Cowboy Wedding (Book 4) Mistletoe Cowboy (Book 5) Just a Cowboy and His Baby (Book 6) Cowboy Seeks Bride (Book 7) Praise for Bestselling Contemporary Western Romances by Carolyn Brown: "An old-fashioned love story told well... A delight."—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars "Sizzling hot and absolutely delectable."—Romance Junkies "Funny, frank, and full of heart... One more welcome example of Brown's Texas-size talent for storytelling."—USA Today Happy Ever After "Alive with humor... Another page-turning joy of a book by an engaging author."—Fresh Fiction

Book The Cowboy s Challenge

    Book Details:
  • Author : Liz Isaacson
  • Publisher : AEJ Creative Works
  • Release : 2020-01-28
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 132 pages

Download or read book The Cowboy s Challenge written by Liz Isaacson and published by AEJ Creative Works. This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Return to the beauty of Brush Creek Ranch, where ean and wholesome sweet cowboy romance series today! Every book features a former rodeo hero paired with a woman who'll give him a run for his money. You'll go into the hills to a ranch in beautiful Utah and experience cowboy life, sweet romance, and happily-ever-after! where a community of retired rodeo cowboys are looking for love... He's a pro rodeo champion. She's just a little bit lost. Can Justin take a chance with his heart when the woman of his dreams doesn't know what to do with it? ★ USA TODAY BESTSELLER, AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR, and KINDLE ALL-STAR! ★ Cowboy and professional roper Justin Jackman has found solitude at Brush Creek Horse Ranch, preferring his time with the animals he trains over dating. With two failed engagements in his past, he's not really interested in getting his heart stomped on again. But when flirty and fun Renee Martin picks him up at a church ice cream bar--on a bet, no less--he finds himself more than just a little interested. Renee's living with her cousin in Brush Creek, having just graduated from college. She starts working for Dinosaur National Park, which has an hour-long commute that she spends thinking about Justin. With a decade separating their ages, she comes to realize that they're from different generations. His Gen-X attitudes are attractive to her; her Millennial behaviors drive him nuts. Can Justin look past their differences and take a chance on another engagement?

Book The Cowboy s Runaway Bride

Download or read book The Cowboy s Runaway Bride written by Laurie LeClair and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-24 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Dallas society bride Elizabeth Eve Barrington discovers her intended’s financial ulterior motives for marriage, she hightails it out of the church in her wedding gown and hops in the back of a parked and beat-up pickup truck. Happy to leave the big city, sexy cowboy Connor McCall jumps in his truck, revs up his engine, and then heads home to Honor, Texas with the goal of saving his family's failing ranch. Hours later and miles down country roads, Connor discovers the stowaway bride, and he’s pretty sure she’s feigning amnesia. What’s a cowboy to do? Cowboy up, of course. He takes Eve home, determined to solve her mystery. What he discovers is a lot of smoke–and where there's smoke, there's fire, with the heat generating between them hot enough to burn. Will Connor be damned if he falls for the beautiful runaway bride or will he be damned if he doesn’t?

Book The Cowboy s Curvy Librarian

Download or read book The Cowboy s Curvy Librarian written by Zoey Grant and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-07-08 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She’s been hurt before, but this cowboy doesn’t give up easily. Before the week is out, I plan to claim this curvy librarian for myself. Kate Buying a house while you’re drunk is probably not the smartest idea but I did it anyway. When I arrive at Lucky River, I’m dismayed to find the house is not exactly what I envisioned. It’s going to take a lot of work to turn it into the cute cottage by the river that I imagined. Finding a handyman on a budget is proving hard so when the chance comes to lasso a cowboy for charity, I take up my rope. I’m not looking for a date, just a man to help me fix up my cute cottage. The more time I spend around the charming cowboy with the crooked smile, the more I want to get to know him. But I already fell for one charming man who broke my heart. Will this cowboy break my heart too? Luke Despite the rumors around town, I’m not the playboy everyone thinks I am. But if my attendance at the annual Lasso a Cowboy event helps raise more money for charity, then I’ll grin and bear it. There’s a new face in the crowd this time and when the curvy little librarian manages to rope me, she’s got my attention. I’m already looking forward to our date together and I’ll be more than happy to teach this city woman how to ride. If you’re in the mood for an alpha cowboy who instantly falls in love with the curvy woman he just met, then you’ll love meeting Luke in The Cowboy’s Curvy Librarian. Ladies, grab your ropes. It’s time to lasso yourself a cowboy in this newest series from Zoey Grant. These hot, alpha cowboy romances are sure to steam up your reader and leave you begging for a cowboy of your own! No cliffhangers and HEA guaranteed with every book.

Book The Cowboy s Make Believe Bride

Download or read book The Cowboy s Make Believe Bride written by Kristi Rose and published by Vintage Housewife Books. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today Bestselling author comes a cowboy romance series about finding love, finding home, and finding happiness in the most unusual of circumstances. For fans of Carolyn Brown and Linda Lael Miller. Searching for a new future… Fortune “Fort” Besingame left ranch life years ago, joining the Navy to escape the shame of his father’s gambling addiction and the enormity of his losing the ranch on a bet. Now Fort has returned to Wyoming, to his mother’s ranch in hopes to start a new life. A former Military Police, he wants to run for Sheriff… but convincing the townsfolk Fort intends to put down roots in the small community is going to take more than words. He needs a bride. Running from the past… Cori Walters realizes she will never become the photographer she dreams of being in the town where her father’s – former mayor turned cattle rustler – legacy taints everything she attempts to accomplish. When her friend offers her a temporary job posing as a fiancé, Cori decides going to Wyoming might be just the new start she needs. Until she realizes her pretend groom-to-be is someone she knows from high school… And hates her. Somehow Fort and Cori have to put aside their family differences long enough to get Fort elected. If they don’t kill each other – or fall in love. Keywords: western romance, small town romance, steamy contemporary western romance, family drama, action and adventure romance. Other authors readers might like: Maisey Yates, Stacy Finz, Genevieve Turner, Erin Wright, and Lisa Mondello.

Book The Cowboy s Convenient Bride

Download or read book The Cowboy s Convenient Bride written by Donna Alward and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FOR HER DAUGHTER Laura Jessup is used to the rumors—everyone in tiny Gibson, Montana, thinks she's a home-wrecker. And Laura can handle that if it means protecting her daughter from her sweet girl's father. Only hunky EMT Tanner Hudson seems immune to the gossipmongers. The solution he proposes—a marriage in name only!—might just be crazy enough to work…if only Laura can keep her heart out of it. Tanner wasn't sure Laura would accept a platonic marriage, even though it would stop the rumor mills and get his own family off his back. But as the wedding draws closer, Tanner worries that his plan is working a little too well. He's falling for Laura, hard. They thought they were ready for marriage, but are Tanner and Laura prepared for real love?

Book The Cowboy s Renegade Bride

Download or read book The Cowboy s Renegade Bride written by Laurie LeClair and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2017-06-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jenny Wentworth returns in disgrace to her hometown of Honor, TX. After being left high and dry at the altar, she's done with men. However, there's nothing more precious to her than being a loving mother and creating the family she's always longed to have. But she needs help in the baby making department.. Sheriff Caleb McCall longs to save his family’s ranch and legacy. His beloved Gramps nearly lost it all, so he and his brothers are doing everything in their power to bring it back to life again. Hard work and dedication aren't enough. Unexpectedly, help comes from his buddy's sister Jenny, who he refused to get involved with all those years ago. When Jenny reunites with her brother’s best friend, she can’t ignore her growing feelings for the honorable Sheriff McCall. Are his kisses real or just a temporary distraction for his ongoing fight for the McCall Ranch? Can she risk her battered heart one more time to find out the answer?