A city girl with a plan. A rugged cowboy who won’t let her go. And a storm that changes everything. Emily Harper never wanted to return to Willow Springs. But when she inherits her late uncle’s ranch, she has one goal—sell the property and get back to Dallas as fast as possible. She’s worked too hard to build her life in the city to throw it away for a place she barely remembers. Mason Knox has spent years protecting Shadowbrook Ranch, and he won’t let some city girl sell it to the highest bidder—especially not to the man who’s been circling like a vulture. He made a promise to Emily’s uncle to keep the land safe, and he intends to keep it. But Emily isn’t prepared for the pull of the mountains, the warmth of the small town, or the way Mason’s quiet strength makes her question everything. When a snowstorm strands them together, the tension between them ignites into something neither of them can resist. Mason knows Emily doesn’t plan to stay. But he’s already claimed her heart—whether she’s ready to admit it or not. 🔥 CLAIMED is a steamy, small-town romance featuring a rugged cowboy, an independent heroine, forced proximity, and a love story that will leave you breathless.