Forbidden Rancher's Return

I watched my father run Rowan Cade off this mountain. I never thought I’d be the one to bring him back.
Or let him back into my bed.
Rowan was my brother’s best friend. My first kiss. The boy I loved before a single mistake tore everything apart.
Years later, he returns. He looks like he belongs—broad-shouldered, quiet, and more dangerous to my heart than ever.
Now he is working on my land.
The town still whispers about the past.
My brother is one wrong move away from throwing Rowan off the ridge again. And the man who caused the tragedy is watching us both with intense scrutiny.
But Rowan hasn’t come home to run this time.
He watches me like I’m still his. Touches me like he never stopped wanting me.
I let him. Every reckless, breathless time.
Every heated look reminds me why falling for him the first time nearly led to our ruin.
This time, I won’t lose the ranch, or him.

Inside, you’ll find off-limits desire, forced proximity, and a grumpy, protective hero who never really let her go… matched with a smart, sassy, sunshine heroine who refuses to back down.