Overprotective cowboy Dustin Branson stepped in as my fake boyfriend to help get rid of my monstrous ex. Now, our small town's rumor mills are churning, and it seems Dustin doesn’t want them to stop. Raine is the maid of honor at my brother’s wedding; she is curvy, African American, intelligent, and totally off-limits for an ex-con as the mayor’s daughter. Yet, when I see her light dimmed by a man too close to her for my comfort, I have to intervene. My only thought is to protect her. I hadn’t planned on declaring myself as her man in front of the entire bar. Nor did I anticipate the declaration spreading around our small town so quickly. But, now that it's out there, it may be the best way to not only protect her but also to make her mine. ‘Her Protective Cowboy’ is a safe, fake dating, instalove, bwwm, small town romance featuring a protective cowboy and an independent, curvy woman with a troubled past. The story addresses domestic abuse with sensitivity; it is mentioned but never romanticized. All books in the Serenity County Series are standalone and can be read in any order.

Sheriff Chardonnay Jones has always been the unshakeable force of Serenity County, but when Bryan Chow, a billionaire chef with an ego as substantial as his fortune, arrives in town, her resolve is tested. Tasked by her father, the mayor, to win over Chow and convince him to open a restaurant before the tourism season, Chardonnay finds herself in a battle of wills with the infuriatingly charming magnate. Despite her initial disdain for Bryan's arrogance, she can't ignore the undeniable attraction simmering between them. Bryan Chow is used to getting what he wants, and what he wants is Serenity County's fierce sheriff. Accustomed to charm and easy smiles winning over hearts, he's taken aback by Chardonnay's resistance. Intrigued and undeterred, he sees the potential not just for his business but for something much more personal. Forced to work closely with her, Bryan is determined to prove that beneath his billionaire exterior lies a heart yearning for connection. As Chardonnay guides Bryan through the hidden gems of Serenity, their mutual disdain evolves into a fiery passion neither can deny. But with the future of the town—and their hearts—hanging in the balance, can Chardonnay trust Bryan not to break her heart? And can Bryan convince Chardonnay that his love for her is more valuable than any investment? 'Her Cocky Chef' is a scorching, small-town romance featuring a sassy sheriff and a billionaire with a heart of gold. Set against the backdrop of Serenity County, this tale of instant attraction, grumpy-meets-sunshine love, and undeniable chemistry guarantees a happily ever after filled with open-door passion and the promise of forever.