First published 2016
Drake Carson manages his family's ranch and handles the wild stallions that roam the property. The middle brother among three siblings, Drake knows ranch life inside and out. He faces constant challenges from a rogue stallion that keeps stealing his mares. When horse researcher Luce Hale shows up to study how wild horses behave around ranch animals and ranchers, Drake views her as unwelcome interference. The Carson matriarch invites Luce to stay with the family, forcing Drake into regular contact with the expert he doesn't want around. Luce and Drake clash immediately over how to handle the troublesome stallion. Their disagreements intensify as Luce offers suggestions Drake considers misguided. The tension between them shifts when Drake realizes Luce might be in real danger. This moment transforms their relationship and forces both the stubborn cowboy and the determined researcher to reconsider their feelings about each other.
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Carson Ranch
239 pages · Kindle Edition · HQN Books