Welcome to Scandal, North Dakota, where loyalty runs deep and rivalries never die—especially between a country girl and a city boy who’s forgotten his roots… Calder I swore I’d never return to my family ranch and brewery. Those memories are best left buried in the dust. But when my father passes, it’s on me to sell up. The problem? Meredith Winslow—the girl running my father’s business. Except she’s no longer a girl… In those tight jeans, with a hotter-than-hell smirk and a fiery temper to match, she’s all woman. And she’s refusing to leave. Meredith agrees to show me the ropes so I can help out until we sell. It’s exhausting work, so why can’t I sleep at night? Is it the paper-thin wall between us, the question of what she’s wearing to bed, or the thought of taking away the only home she’s ever known? Meredith I’ve worn my boots to the bone at Crossroads Ranch, feeding the horses by day and serving beer to the locals by night. Then brooding, bossy, sex-in-a-suit Calder turns up to kick the door closed on my life with one perfectly polished shoe. This is the place I grew up wild and free. Calder says we have to leave it all behind. And I can’t let that happen… Because somewhere between the eye rolls and heated arguments, early morning starts turn into late night flirting. Calling last orders turns into roaming hands and finally knowing what his stubble feels like against my neck. Riding side-by-side with our legs brushing turns into a hard, fast, stolen moment against a fence post… Our chemistry burns hotter than any North Dakota summer. But this man might take everything from me—and if he keeps looking at me with those sparkling brown eyes, I’m worried I might just hand it right to him… A smouldering, slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers western romance that will have you swooning all night long. Perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Lyla Sage and Jessica Peterson. Readers LOVE Walker “Came for my feelings, my peace, and my productivity—and I let it. Happily… Like full-body possession… The kind of slow burn that makes you want to scream… Chemistry is explosive… The spice is hot, yes—but it’s also deeply emotional… The kind of cathartic heartbreak I live for… By the end, you’re crying, smiling, and Googling whiskey distillery tours in Kentucky.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “AMAZING!!… Will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride… OOOH!!! Oh will you fall in love… I swooned, smiled, got emotional many times, had some laugh out loud moments… Beautiful… HIGHLY recommend!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I read this book in less than a day; it hooked me right away… I LOVED… Absolutely perfect… Steamy (yay)… One of my top reads of the year… A must-read!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Honestly could not put it down