Category:
Romance
Publisher: Deslisle Publications
Type: Fiction
Copyright: January 14, 2024
Price: $2.99 (eBook)
Amidst the challenges of running a ranch, widow Sarah forges an unexpected friendship with mysterious cowboy Casey. As their feelings deepen,, Casey's haunted past and a ruthless adversary jeopardize their shared future, forcing them to confront danger and desire in the Wild West.
Sarah has been struggling to maintain her ranch on her own since the death of her husband. Despite her fierce determination, she's overwhelmed with the daily tasks necessary to keep the ranch running smoothly. Enter Casey Reed, a tall and rugged cowboy with a mysterious past. At first, Sarah is wary of him, but as they work side by side, a deep friendship develops. Sarah finds solace in opening up to Casey about her struggles, and he proves to be a loyal companion.
Casey himself is guarded, but as he spends more time with Sarah, he begins to let his guard down. They share stories of their pasts and their dreams for the future. As they grow closer, they begin to feel something more than friendship.
However, running a ranch is no easy feat. While Casey deals with the demons from his past, Sarah struggles to keep her ranch out of the hands of a ruthless landowner. Just when they think they're finally clear of all their obstacles, a lawman from Texas shows up looking for Casey. Will their love be torn apart or will they find a way to keep it together once and for all?
Excerpt
As Sarah knelt in the garden, her hands carefully pulling out the pesky weeds, she couldn't help but steal glances in Casey's direction. There was something comforting about having him nearby, working diligently on the fence. She smiled and carried on with the weeding, humming softly while she worked.
Her thoughts continued to stray to Casey. She’d never paid attention to other men before. She’d been so in love with Andy, that other men didn’t interest her. But he was gone, had been gone for over a year now. Casey was handsome, in a boyish sort of way. His green eyes contrasted with his brown hair, and freckles sprinkled across his nose. A closely clipped beard and mustache graced the lower part of his face. She didn’t usually appreciate beards on men, they were more of a food trap, but his was so well taken care of that she didn’t see his that way. It was actually more stubble than beard, if she were truthful. Like he needed a shave. It was a good look for him. Then there were the strong lips framed by the facial hair. For more than a brief moment this morning, she’d wondered what his lips would feel like. It had been so long since she’d been kissed. Her stomach had even fluttered with a mere touch of his hand!
She straightened and sat back on her haunches for a minute, watching him. He’d stripped his shirt off and was wrestling with replacing one of the posts. Muscles glistening with perspiration rippled across his back from the strain. Sarah swallowed and bent her head, returning to her task. She had no time for fanciful daydreams. He was here, working. He needed a place to live, and she provided it. Nothing more.
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