He bet everything on a longshot. Love won’t be another risk he’s willing to take. Harrison learned the hard way that trust is expensive. After a brutal betrayal cost him more than money, he swore off love, commitment, and anything that could leave him exposed again. These days, he puts his faith in horses—not people—and even that’s a gamble. When his longshot horse needs a miracle, the answer comes with a price tag. Nicole is a sought-after trainer with a reputation for turning written-off horses into winners ... and she knows exactly what her time is worth. Harrison cusses every check he writes … right up until he starts seeing results. As the horse improves, so does the tension between them. Nicole is all confidence, curves, and quiet authority. She is immune to Harrison’s charm and uninterested in his money. Harrison can’t decide what unsettles him how easily she takes control in the barn, or how impossible it is to stop wanting her out of it. The attraction is instant, undeniable, and completely off-limits. Neither of them is looking for love. They want release. Control. A distraction that ends when the race is over. But longshots don’t win by playing it safe ... and some risks demand more than money. Broken Hearted Cowboy is a steamy small-town romance about betrayal, ambition, and the dangerous temptation of falling for the one person you promised yourself you wouldn’t. Includes open-door heat, sharp banter, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Instant Attraction-Grumpy Alpha Cowboy-Confident Professional Heroine-Forced Proximity-High-Heat / Open-Door Romance-Longshot Horse-Gamble Broken Hearted Cowboy is part of a multi-author series about those who have sworn off love. They're not looking for love, but sometimes love finds them. Each steamy tale may be read as a stand-alone. Binge read the entire collection.